Festuca rubra |Molate|

 Festuca rubra (RedRubraue) is a cool-season grass forming tufts of arching, narrow, dark green blades. One of the most shade toleshade-tolerantses, it tolerates many habitats, and climates and is not fussy about soils. It makes a lovely lh green grass for shady spots where most turfgrasses will not grow. It is beneficial for erosion control and is a good lawn substitute. Unmowed, Red Fescue creates an attractive lush meadow look. It is often mixed with other varieties for the production of dense and compact turf. Red Fescue is also a nutritious forage grass for wild and domestic animals, but it is resistant to browsing by deer.

• Grows up to 12-24 in. tall and wide (30-60 cm). Runs strongly by creeping rhizomes.
• Performs best in full sun to part shade in medium moisture, well-drained soils. This grass has a good drought tolerance.
• Does not need to be cut back but can be cut back in summer if desired. Can be mowed at about 2 to 3 in. (5-7 cm).
• Propagate by division.
• Native to Europe and North America. Festuca rubra may become weedy or invasive in some U.S. regions or habitats and may displace desirable vegetation if not properly managed.

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Requirement
Hardiness	2,3,4,5,6,7
Heat Zones	4,5,6,7,8,9
Climate Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Type	Ornamental Grasses
Plant Family	Poaceae or Gramineae
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Spring, Summer, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
Height	1' - 2'
Spread	1' - 2'
Water Needs	Low, Average
Maintenance	Low, Average
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Characteristics	Showy, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Garden Styles	Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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