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Festuca ovina Sheep's fescue (1 Page of 5) The Festuca ovina plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sheep's fescue. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Festuca ovina Common Name: Sheep's fescue Family: Gramineae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.25 Mature Width: Habitat: Poor, well-drained shallow soils from low to high elevations[1].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a light well-drained soil in full sun[200]. A drought resistant plant once established[1], it succeeds on shallow chalky soils[61].
Tolerant of constant cutting, this plant is often grown in lawns[1].
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