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Festuca longifolia

Hard Fescue
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Ground covers

FESTUCA

Some of these grasses are ornamental; others are used for lawns, erosion control, or pasture. All need good drainage, can withstand dry conditions and severe frosts. Clumps can be divided in fall.

Festuca longifolia

From Europe. This bunch grass is used mostly for soil stabilization.

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