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Festuca rubra 'Molate' - Molate Creeping Red Fescue (Seed)

Festuca rubra 'Molate' - Molate Creeping Red Fescue (Seed)

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  • Festuca rubra 'Molate' - Molate Creeping Red Fescue (Seed)
    • Festuca rubra 'Molate' - Molate Creeping Red Fescue (Seed)

    Festuca rubra 'Molate' - Molate Creeping Red Fescue (Seed)

    Popular bunchgrass with beautiful, soft dark green leaves. Nice lawn alternative that can be mowed. Deep root system is excellent for slope stabilization. Best planted in cool season (fall/winter) for vigorous growth!

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    Plant Characteristics
    Species NameFestuca rubra 'Molate'
    Common NameMolate Creeping Red Fescue
    Plant TypeGrasses/Grass-Like
    Height by Width2ft. x 3ft.
    Flower ColorNone
    Flowering MonthsMay, June, July
    Sun ExposureInland-Shade
    Water RequirementLow
    Soil TypeSand, fast draining
    Sowing SeasonYear Round
    Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
     
    Sowing Rates
    1 oz65 sq ft
    1/4 lbs260 sq ft
    1/2 lbs520 sq ft
    1 lbs1090 sq ft

    * Sowing difficulty levels:
    • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
    • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
    • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination
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