Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3'
Tall Fescue
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Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Description
Festuca arundinacea (syn. , Lolium arundinaceum Darbyshire; Schedonorus phoenix (Scop.) Holub) is a species of grass commonly known as tall fescue. It is a cool-season perennial C3 species of bunchgrass native to Europe. It is an important forage grass throughout Europe, and many cultivars have been used in agriculture. It is also an ornamental grass in gardens, and a phytoremediation plant.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Growth
Afternoon shade helps them cope with humid, hot summers. Otherwise full sun is best for leaf color.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Planting
Propagate by division. Plants self-sow and can be grown from seed, but cultivars should be propagated by division. For clumping varieties, plant 1' apart.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Pest
Festuca is susceptible to net blotch, ergot, powdery mildew, eye spot, summer blight, smut, brown patch, rust, and leaf spot.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Interesting facts
Festuca arundinacea was used during the 1930s for land reclamation during the dust bowl. Other species are highly valued for low-traffic lawns or bowling greens.
Tall Fescue (Festuca elatior 'Jaguar 3') - Soil and irrigation
Moist, well-drained soil. Good drainage is essential in places with wet summers.
