Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
872841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. (Jan) 2. 1831 [after Mar 1831]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872176

Common Names

  • Spectabilis Fescue
  • Spectabilis Sheep Fescue
  • Spectabilis Velvet Fescue

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Description

Festuca spectabilis (also called Spectacular Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to France, Spain, and Portugal. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes, preferring sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca spectabilis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca spectabilis has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca spectabilis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 1.2 meters. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Festuca spectabilis

Festuca spectabilis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Festuca spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca spectabilis?

Festuca spectabilis

What is the common name of Festuca spectabilis?

Spectabilis Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca spectabilis?

Grassy slopes and meadows

Species in the Festuca genus

Festuca belensis, Festuca fleischeri, Festuca flischeri, Festuca hackelii, Festuca jierru, Festuca kolesnikovii, Festuca napocae, Festuca oenensis, Festuca osswaldii, Festuca pocutica, Festuca pseudovaria, Festuca savulescui, Festuca sjuzevii, Festuca vihorlatica, Festuca wettsteinii, Festuca zobelii, Festuca abyssinica, Festuca acamptophylla, Festuca acanthophylla, Festuca achtarovii, Festuca actae, Festuca acuminata, Festuca adamovicii, Festuca adanensis, Festuca afghanica, Festuca aguana, Festuca agustini, Festuca airoides, Festuca akhanii, Festuca alaica, Festuca alatavica, Festuca alexeenkoi, Festuca alfrediana, Festuca algeriensis, Festuca alopecuros, Festuca alpestris, Festuca alpina, Festuca altaica, Festuca altissima, Festuca altopyrenaica, Festuca ambigua, Festuca amblyodes, Festuca amethystina, Festuca ampla, Festuca amplissima, Festuca amurensis, Festuca anatolica, Festuca ancachsana, Festuca andicola, Festuca antucensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

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