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Heathland Chewings Fescue

Fine Fescue Chewings Fescue

Heathland Chewings Fescue Fine Fescue Chewings Fescue

Description

Chewings Fescue is medium to dark green in color. Chewings fescue is at home in low maintanance and shady situations where trees compete for nutrients and water. This grass performs well in open sun and moderate shade. It exhibits a very fine almost wiry texture and when left unmowed grows 12 to 15 inches high giving a ‘meadow’ effect.

Characteristics

FEATURES:

  • Very fine texture
  • Germinates quickly
  • Medium green color
  • Shade tolerance
  • Long, slender leaf blades

BENEFITS:

  • Uniform growth habit
  • Rapid establishment
  • Low fertilizer requirements
  • Useful in shade mixtures
  • Attractive as slope or ground cover

Uses

Ground cover or slope mixtures for erosion control as an unmowed grass. Can be mixed with wildflowers. Ski Slopes, Roadside or ornamental plantings.

Seeding Rates

New turf or ground cover: 6-10 pounds per 1000 square feet depending on weather other grasses or wildflowers are being used in the seed mix.
Overseeding: Up to 10 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: A cool season best adapted to well drained soils.
pH Range: Will tolerate slightly acid conditions.
Salinity: Not tolerant of saline conditions.

Ingredients & Specifications

CHEWINGS FESCUE
98% Minimum purity.
85% Minimum germination.

400,000-500,000 seeds per pound.

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