tall fescue
plant
Also known as: Festuca arundinacea, reed fescue
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Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a species of grass native to Europe that has been introduced to North America. It is a perennial plant that typically grows to be about three to four feet tall.12
Tall fescue is known for its ability to grow in bare ground and outcompete other plants, making it useful for erosion control. It is also used in some lawn grass mixtures and for fodder. The genus Festuca, to which tall fescue belongs, contains many species important for pasture and fodder, as well as for lawns.2
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