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Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Sept 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Sep 2002

Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Sept 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA Gardens Newsletters

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Mr430: An Evaluation Of Turfgrass Species And Varieties: Tall Fescue, Alan R. Langille, Annamarie Pennucci Aug 2002

Mr430: An Evaluation Of Turfgrass Species And Varieties: Tall Fescue, Alan R. Langille, Annamarie Pennucci

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Originating in Europe, Tall fescue (Festuca anundinacea Schreb.) is a coarse-textured grass, which is characterized by a bunch-type growth habit. Tall fescue possesses a deeper, coarser and more extensive root system than the other cool- season species giving this grass excellent drought tolerance. It is propagated by seed, with an establishment rate that is more rapid than Kentucky bluegrass, but slower than perennial ryegrass. In conclusion, the improved tall fescue varieties performed surprisingly well at the Littlefield Garden at the University of Maine. Based upon this performance, this species should be given consideration as a cool-season turf species in …


Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Spring 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Apr 2002

Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Spring 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA Gardens Newsletters

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Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Feb 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University Feb 2002

Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Feb 2002, Sfa Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University

SFA Gardens Newsletters

No abstract provided.