Nature's Seed Sheep Fescue Grass Seed - 5 Lb

<p>Sheep Fescue ( Festuca ovina ) is a hardy cool-season perennial bunchgrass groun d cover used for erosion contro l and as a lawn alternative. This short-statured , tufted grass is native to North America and is adapted to a variety of soil types and climates.</p> <p><b>Key Benefits:</b></p> <ul> <li>Hardy</li> <li>Weed Control</li> <li>Water-Wise</li> <li>Erosion Ctrl</li> <li>6a-11b</li> </ul> <p><b>Growing Information:</b></p> <ul> <li>Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade</li> <li>Soil: Silt and sandy loam soils to shallow, dry and gravelly soils</li> <li>Seeding Rate: 20 Lb/Acre</li> <li>Planting Depth: 1/4 inch deep</li> </ul> <p><b>Uses:</b> Lawn Alternative, Ornamental Grass, Erosion Control</p> <p><b>How to Plant:</b></p> <ul> <li><b>Extremely Hardy and Versatile :</b> Sheep fescue grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions, from silt and&nbsp;sandy loam soils to shallow, dry and gravelly soils. It has excellent cold tolerance, good drought tolerance, and moderate shade tolerance. It is more drought tolerant than Idaho fescue and hard fescue. &nbsp;</li> <li><b>Weed Control :</b> Sheep fescue is an excellent choice for controlling weeds in natural areas because of its robust root system that crowds out unwanted species.&nbsp;</li> <li><b>Water-Wise :</b> This species requires very little water once established—just 12 inches of precipitation per year will keep it healthy, and additional irrigation will keep it green year-round. &nbsp;</li> <li><b>Erosion Control :</b> Sheep fescue is used throughout the United States for erosion control on roadsides,&nbsp;recreational and industrial areas. It provides excellent cover and erosion control due to its bunch type root system.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><b>Product Specifications:</b></p> <ul> <li>Weight: 5 lb</li> <li>Coverage: 1,000 sq ft</li> <li>USDA Hardiness Zones: 6a - 11b</li> <li>Scientific Name: Festuca ovina</li> </ul> <p>Nature's Seed products are grown and processed in the USA. All seed is tested for purity and germination rates to meet or exceed industry standards.</p>

• Hardy: Sheep fescue grows well in a wide variety of soil conditions , from silt and sandy loam soils to shallow, dry and gravelly soils. It has excellent cold tolerance, good drought tolerance, and moderate shade tolerance. It is more drought tolerant than Idaho fescue and hard fescue.
• Weed Control: Sheep fescue is an excellent choice for controlling weeds in natural areas because of its robust root system that crowds out unwanted species.
• Water-Wise: This species requires very little water once established —just 12 inches of precipitation per year will keep it healthy, and additional irrigation will keep it green year-round.
• Erosion Ctrl: Sheep fescue is used throughout the United States for erosion control on roadsides, recreation al and industrial areas. It provides excellent cover and erosion control due to its bunch type root system.