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Boreal Creeping Red Fescue

 

  • A long-lived, perennial grass with a strong creeping root system
  • Palatable in the spring and fall
  • Is most productive under high moisture conditions
  • Tolerates close grazing and survives drought
  • Broadly adapted to poor drier soils and reduced fertility

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Characteristics
VarietyBoreal
UsePasture
Root HabitSod Forming
Plant TypeBasal
Preferred Growing ConditionsWidely adapted; does best in high rainfall areas
Production PeriodSpring – Fall
Key Features
  • Does well on a wide range of soil types
  • Is most productive under high moisture conditions
  • Tolerates close grazing and survives drought
Limitations
  • Not always winterhardy
Approx. Seeds/lb375,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre3-6

 

Environmental Tolerances
Winter HardinessExcellent
Drought ToleranceModerate to High
Flooding ToleranceModerate
Optimum PH5.5 – 7.5
Acidity ToleranceModerate to High
Alkalinity ToleranceModerate
Salinity ToleranceLow to Moderate
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