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Red Fescue

Festuca rubra, Poaceae

Zones
1–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

StyloStylosanthes guianensis
Nitrogen Fixation
Japanese LespedezaLespedeza striata
Nitrogen Fixation
Sheep SorrelRumex acetosella
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Bermuda GrassCynodon dactylon

Bermuda grass suppresses red fescue through chemical inhibition and aggressive spreading

Creeping BentgrassAgrostis stolonifera

Both grasses compete intensively for root space and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Lawn AlternativeErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Red Fescue grow in?

Red Fescue grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Red Fescue?

Good companions for Red Fescue include Stylo, Japanese Lespedeza, Sheep Sorrel.

Design guilds with Red Fescue and see companion relationships visually.

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