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Sheep Fescue

Festuca ovina

Sheep fescue is a clumping, blue-tinted fine fescue used mostly in xeriscape, meadow, and erosion-control mixes. It survives on almost no water or fertility, which makes it a natural partner for buffalograss and blue grama in low-water prairie blends.

Why Choose It

  • Extreme drought and cold tolerance
  • Thrives on poor, dry, sandy soils
  • Distinctive blue-green tuft color

Know Before You Buy

  • Clumping habit — not a uniform turf look
  • Slow growing and slow to establish
  • Niche species; appears mostly in specialty mixes

Ideal For

Xeriscape and prairie mixes, erosion control, and ornamental low-water plantings.

Blends That Include Sheep Fescue

These products contain sheep fescue as a supporting species. Where a real label states the percentage, we show it; otherwise it only prints on each lot's seed tag.

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