Fescue – Western
$2.50 – $81.00
Western Fescue is found at low to mid elevations in open forests, on rocky slopes and throughout the meadows of North America. It is a tufted, short-lived, perennial bunchgrass that matures at heights around 3 feet tall. It does not produce seeds that spread prolifically and it is slow to establish. Western Fescue can be found most predominantly in the western states. Commonly used for wildlife habitat restoration, it is drought and shade tolerant and requires little moisture to grow.
Here is the link to the USDA Native Plant Database on Western Fescue: USDA Plants Database
The broadcast seeding rate is 15 lb./acre. If using a seed drill, the approximate rate is 8 lb./acre.
*Wholesale pricing is available on orders of 3 pounds or more of this seed . Minimum order for wholesale pricing is $100. If interested please contact us for more information.
Purchasing Options | Price | Quantity | |
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Small Packet | $2.50 | ||
Covers approximately 5 square feet. |
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10 Gram | $3.00 | ||
Covers approximately 60 square feet. |
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1/8 Pound | $12.00 | ||
Covers approximately 360 square feet. |
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1 Pound | $81.00 | ||
Covers approximately 2,900 square feet. |
Scientific Name | Festuca occidentalis |
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Product Type | Native Grass |
Cycle | Perennial |
Origin | NW Native species, North American Native species |
Height | 36" |
Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
Seeds Per Pound | 350,000 |
Seeding Rate (lb./acre) | 15 |
Color | Green |
Light Requirement | Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade |