Molate Red Fescue (Festuca rubra 'Molate')

Common Name: Molate Red Fescue Botanical Name: Festuca rubra 'Molate' Molate Red Fescue is an attractive, dark green, fine bladed cool season grass.  Can be planted alone for ground cover or mowed as a low maintenance native turfgrass.  Useful in wildflower seed mixtures or as a component in native gardens in sun or shade.  Grows in a wide range of soil types and climates. Seeds per pound: 400,000 Seeding rate per pound₁: 850 sq. ft. ( 200 sq. ft. if used as a mowed turfgrass) % Purity  /  % Germination (Typical) 95 / 80 Growing Regions: All regions except deserts Native To: California Life Cycle: Perennial Characteristics: Bunching and Rhizomes Season Type: Cool Season Exposure: Shade to Sun Height: 12-24 inches Establishment: Fast Water Requirements: Low Wildlife: Provides cover for wildlife Cultural Information:Does not need to be cut back but cutting back in fall encourages attractive new growth. ₁ Seeding rate is based on seeding a