Rough Fescue (Campestris)

The Rough Fescue (Campestris) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Rough Fescue (Campestris) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Rough Fescue (Campestris) will reach up to 1.5 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Rough Fescue (Campestris) generally appears in field collections and doesn't tend to be commercially available. It can be propagated by seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.