{"product_id":"purple-sheep-fescue-seeds-wp0651","title":"Purple Sheep Fescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003ePurple Sheep Fescue Seeds - Festuca rubra | Turf Grass with Dual Forage \u0026amp; Ornamental Function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPurple Sheep Fescue is a cool-season perennial turfgrass, reaching a height of 40-60cm, with erect stems or slightly curved bases. A large number of leaves emerge from the root crown, folded or involute, presenting a narrow-linear shape. Leaves are 20-30cm long and only 3-5mm wide, with a fine texture. The panicle inflorescence is 10-15cm long, with spikelets bearing 3-6 florets. The overall plant form is elegant, with a long green period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Prefers cool, humid climates but also possesses a certain degree of heat tolerance, offering wide adaptability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Thrives in full sun but also tolerates partial shade, growing well under trees and beside buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Tolerant of acidity and poor soils, with undemanding soil requirements; performs best in fertile, moist, organic-rich soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Strong disease resistance and vigorous growth result in low daily maintenance costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dense fibrous root system with short rhizomes provides significant soil stabilization and slope protection effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCultivation Guidelines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Sowing Time: Best sown in spring or autumn — after soil temperatures rise in spring or before temperatures drop in autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Soil Requirements: Ordinary soil is sufficient; well-drained soils rich in organic matter produce more uniform seedling emergence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Light Management: Suitable for both full sun and partial shade; shade tolerance is superior to most cool-season grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Mowing Recommendations: Maintain at a height of 4-6cm for ornamental lawns; mow lower when used in sports field mixtures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhy Choose Purple Sheep Fescue?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Wide Landscape Application: Long-lived with attractive color, suitable for airport green spaces, courtyards, flower bed edging, understory planting, and more, providing excellent ornamental effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Outstanding Ecological Value: Dense root systems effectively bind soil, making it suitable for highway slopes, riverbank protection, and soil erosion control areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Excellent for Sports Field Mixtures: Wear-tolerant and quick to recover, often mixed with other grass species for high-standard turf on sports fields, golf courses, and the like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n• Dual Forage Value: Highly palatable, favored by cattle, sheep, rabbits, and geese; can serve as quality green forage, delivering both landscaping and forage benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"BELLFARM","offers":[{"title":"1 Bag (50 Grams ≈ 60000 Seeds)","offer_id":52440025268506,"sku":"WP-0651-choice","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/2106\/8058\/files\/6babdf2f683d742745c1cf127e7c199d.jpg?v=1783423466","url":"https:\/\/timergarden.com\/products\/purple-sheep-fescue-seeds-wp0651","provider":"MUCIAKIE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}