Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
varia
ID:
873143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 2: 94 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872478

Common Names

  • Varia Fescue
  • Varia Meadow Fescue
  • Varia Meadowgrass

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Description

Festuca varia (also called Variable Fescue, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and alpine tundra. It is an evergreen, perennial grass, with a tufted habit and short rhizomes. Its leaves are linear, and its panicles are open and spreading.

Uses & Benefits

Festuca varia is used as an ornamental grass and is popular for its drought tolerance and low maintenance requirements. It is also used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Festuca varia has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Festuca varia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant once established, but it will look better with regular watering.

Where to Find Festuca varia

Festuca varia is a species of grass native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in wet meadows and marshes.

Festuca varia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Festuca varia?

Festuca varia

What is the common name of Festuca varia?

Varia Fescue

What is the natural habitat of Festuca varia?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

References

Thaddäus Haenke (1761-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403698-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].