Pacific Meadow™
Description
An elite blend of three types of fine fescues (Hard, Chewings and Creeping Red) specifically designed for special landscape situations. It can be mowed or left unmowed to produce a very appealing ground cover or meadow. When left unmowed it will grow to a full mature height of 12-18 inches. It has a broad geographical adaptation from deserts through northern climates with excellent cold tolerance. Once established, it performs well in coastal climates under minimal irrigation schedules.
This mixture is a TWCA qualified product which means that the grass varieties in this mixture have successfully met a stringent set of documented criteria and have proven water conservation benefits.
Characteristics
FEATURES:
- Improved drought tolerance
- Long, slender leaf blades
- Shade tolerant
- Improved disease resistance
- Good seed head production
BENEFITS:
- Less water use vs other fine fescues
- Attractive as slope or ground cover
- Wide range of adaptability
- Adaptability to sun/shade
- Less susceptible to warm weather disease
- Excellent aesthetic
Uses
Pacific Meadow™ is a natural for use as a mowed turf or left unmowed for a natural, wispy ground cover with attractive seed heads.
* Golf Courses
* Ground Cover
* Slopes
* Erosion Control
* Medians
* Roadsides
Seeding Rates
5-7 pounds per 1,000 square feet or 200-300 pounds per acre.
Rates are determined by the density of stand desired and whether the application is new or overseed
Establishment
Emergence: 3-5 days under op/)um temperature range between 68-86 degrees, longer under cooler temperatures.
Under normal condi/ons establishment can be expected in 14-21 days.
Specifications
PACIFIC MEADOW™ Fine Fescue Blend
55% Nanook Hard Fescue*
35% Heathland Chewings Fescue*
20% Creeping Red Fescue*
98% Minimum purity
90% Minimum germination
500,000 seeds per pound
*protected under the US Plant Variety Protection Act