Red Fescue Grass (Festuca Rubra Rubra): A Versatile Performer For Lawns, Groundcover, And Erosion Control
Festuca rubra rubra, known as red fescue, is a grass species classified within the Poaceae family and Festuca genus. Its scientific name reflects its red coloration and taxonomic classification. Characterized by its fine-textured leaves and low-growing habit (up to 8 inches in height), red fescue displays a spreading growth pattern. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Flowering occurs in spring and summer, with wind-pollinated flowers producing seeds that spread the plant. Red fescue is hardy to USDA zones 4-8 and is often used in landscaping for erosion control, groundcover, and low-maintenance lawns.
