The many faces of fine fescue
By Alec Kowalewski, Emily Braithwaite and Brian McDonald, Oregon State University
Generally, fine fescues are described as low input turfgrasses because as a group these plants tolerate shade and low fertility, and can persist with minimal irrigation. However, each of these fine fescues has a unique set of functional components. This blog post will provide an overview of the characteristics associated with each of the five fine fescues.