Hillside Erosion Control
Fine Fescue Mixture
Description
This mixture contains all fine textured grasses. It exhibits a very fine almost wiry texture and when left unmowed grows to 15 inches high giving a ‘meadow’ effect. This mixture exhibits a deep green color. This mixture contains wildflowers which add seasonal color to the mixture.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
- Very fine texture
- Germinates quickly
- Dark-green color
- Shade tolerance Useful in shade mixtures
- Long, slender leaf blades
BENEFITS:
- Uniform growth habit
- Rapid establishment
- Low fertilizer requirements
- Attractive as slope or ground cover
Uses
Turfgrass mixtures for sun or shade.
Ground cover or slope mixtures for erosion control as an unmowed grass.
Can be mixed with wildflowers.
Seeding Rates
New turf or ground cover: 5-7 pounds per 1000 square feet.
Establishment
Emergence: 10-14 days.
Establishment: 6-8 weeks. Best seeded in fall, winter and spring.
Adaptability & Care
Growing region: Cooler areas, preferably on well drained soils.
pH Range: Will tolerate slightly acid conditions.
Salinity: slightly tolerant of saline conditions.
*Add wildflower seed on a seasonal basis to maintain color.
Ingredients & Specifications
Creeping Red Fescue
Chewings Fescue
Hard Fescue
Low Profile Wildflower Mix
98% Minimum purity
90% Minimum germination
400,000 – 500,000 seeds per pound