Small fescue
Small fescue
Vulpia microstachys
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Annual
Growing season:
Cool
Cover:
Low
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Location
Min elevation:
0
Max elevation:
6200
Counties:
Gila County,
Graham County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Yavapai County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
High,
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Disturbance
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Weed management
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Genetics
Commercial availability:
Available,
Commonly available
Notes:
Not required but cold stratification and seed scarification increase germination