Festuca spp.
Synonyms
Multiple species: Amphigenes Janka , Argillochloa W.A.Weber , Drymochloa Holub , Festucaria Heist. ex Fabr., Leucopoa Griseb., Hellerochloa Rauschert , Hesperochloa (Piper) Rydb. Leiopoa Ohwi, Nabelekia Roshev., Patzkea G.H.Loos
ID Characteristic
Life cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Bunch type for most species; creeping red fescue is rhizomatous
Propagation:
Seed and/or rhizomes
Ligule:
Membranous, short
Auricles:
Absent
Vernation:
Folded
Collar:
Narrow, continuous
Root Type:
Fibrous
Seedhead Color:
Greenish white to purplish white
Multimedia
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Similar Species
- Bluegrass, Rough Poa Trivialis
Herbicidal Control Options
- Preemergence: Pronamide, Simazine
- Post Emergence: Asulam, Pronamide, Sulfosulfuron, Trifloxysulfuron
Please note: one or more of these active ingredients may exist in combination-type brand name products. Any material used for herbicidal control of any plant may vary in efficacy. Please read the full disclaimer on herbicide usage.
