Schedonorus pratensis - (Festuca pratensis) – Meadow Fescue (w)

Meadow fescue is a loosely tufted perennial devoid of rhizomes, similar in appearance to tall fescue but is less robust and tussocky and without awns. NB Until recently this species was know by the old botanical name of Festuca pratensis.

Habitat Information
Meadow fescue is a short-lived perennial widespread and common throughout the UK being most frequent in meadows and pastures on moist, neutral and reasonably fertile soils. As well as the natural populations it has also been widely sown in grazing mixtures as it was once valued for its palatability, leafiness and ability to grow throughout the winter.

Growing Information
Seed is best sown in late summer or autumn.