Festuca ovina, commonly known as Sheep Fescue, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass that forms dense tufts. It is native to a variety of habitats including open grasslands, rocky hillsides, and light woodlands across Eurasia. Sheep Fescue typically grows to a height and width of 0.8-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters), with a fine-textured appearance due to its greyish-green, bristle-like leaves. It flowers from May to June, producing inconspicuous inflorescences that are wind-pollinated. This species is valued for its low maintenance requirements and ability to thrive in poor soils.

Sheep Fescue is appreciated for its drought tolerance and is often used in low-maintenance lawns, erosion control, and as a ground cover in urban landscapes. It is well-suited to full sun conditions and prefers soils with fast or medium drainage. While it is not known for aggressive growth, it can spread modestly by seed. Sheep Fescue is also used in ecological restoration projects due to its adaptability and resilience.CC BY-SA 4.0