Thurbur Fescue
Festuca Thurberi
Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Cool
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: High
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Loam
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic
Max Plant Height (in ft): 4
First Bloom: June
Last Bloom: August
Flower Color: No information found
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 7000
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 11000
Counties: Emery, Garfield, Grand, Sanjuan, Sevier, Uintah, Utah, Wayne
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: No information found
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: Moderate
Establishment: No information found
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Flooding, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Big Game habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Contracting Only
Notes: Festuca thurberi communities provide watershed protection due to their ability to stabilize soils and increase infiltration rates