Sixweeks Fescue
(Vulpia octoflora)
Sixweeks Fescue (Vulpia octoflora)
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Nolan Exe
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2018-05-31T09:44:09-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Vulpia octoflora, commonly known as Sixweeks Fescue, is an annual grass native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open woodlands, and desert scrub across North America. It is particularly adapted to sandy or gravelly soils and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and overgrazed fields. Sixweeks Fescue typically grows to a height of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters) and a width of 1 foot (0.3 meters), with a fine-textured, tufted appearance. It produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in the spring, which mature into a light tan color as the seeds develop.
This grass is valued for its ability to thrive in poor, dry soils and its use in erosion control due to its fast-growing nature. It is often used in restoration projects and as a cover crop in agricultural settings. Sixweeks Fescue requires minimal maintenance, making it an attractive option for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It prefers full sun exposure and is highly drought-tolerant, requiring only low amounts of water once established. While it is not typically plagued by diseases or pests, its short life cycle means it must reseed each year to persist in the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
This grass is valued for its ability to thrive in poor, dry soils and its use in erosion control due to its fast-growing nature. It is often used in restoration projects and as a cover crop in agricultural settings. Sixweeks Fescue requires minimal maintenance, making it an attractive option for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. It prefers full sun exposure and is highly drought-tolerant, requiring only low amounts of water once established. While it is not typically plagued by diseases or pests, its short life cycle means it must reseed each year to persist in the garden.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.5-2 feet
- Width: 0.25-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, open woodlands, and desert scrub across North America
Other Names
Common Names: Six-Weeks Fescue , Eight-Flowered Fescue , Eight-Flowered Six-Weeks Grass , Pullout Grass , Fétuque Octoflore , Vulpie Octoflore , Amerikansk Ekorrsvingel
Scientific Names: Vulpia octoflora , Festuca octoflora , Vulpia octoflora var. glauca , Vulpia octoflora var. hirtella , Festuca octoflora var. glauca , Festuca octoflora var. hirtella , Festuca octoflora var. octoflora , Vulpia tenella , Vulpia octoflora var. tenella , Festuca octoflora var. tenella
GBIF Accepted Name: Vulpia octoflora (Walter) Rydb.