Festuca rubra L. Ssp litoralis et Ssp pruinosa

Strengths

• This is the red fescue that produces the longest-lasting green turf in summer.
• Superior performance in summer.
• Moderate salt tolerance.
• Most shade-tolerant red fescue.
• Produces fine-leaved turf.
• Withstands frequent and close mowing.
• Grows fairly slowly.
• Withstands slight trampling although better than the other red fescues.
• Good shade tolerance.
• Withstands low maintenance.
• Enhances poor soils quite well.
• Very durable.

Weaknesses

• Slower to get established than the other red fescues.
• Takes longer to regrow after a drought.
• Quite slow establishment.
• Some varieties are susceptible to red thread.
• Low tolerance to trampling and tearing.
• Thatchy.