The high shoot density and tolerance to close cutting makes the species particularly suitable for golf greens, tees, & fairways. Maintains good colour and a fine appearance throughout the year. Requires minimal water and fertiliser. Tolerates acidic soils.

Latin name:       Festuca rubra
                          commutata

Seeds/gram:     1000

Germination:     About 2 weeks

Shoot density:   450-800
                          shoots/100cm²

Cutting height:   Normal: 20-35mm
                          Not less than 5mm

Growth:             In tufts

Distinguishing features:

• Leaves fine, stiff and filamentous
• Young leaf folded in shoot (generally remains unfolded when mature) • Ligule short, blunt and difficult to distinguish • Roots bunched together • No rhizomes • Leaf sheath complete, not overlapping