Variety traits

Plant height — tall fescue

Festuca arundinacea Schreb.

A morphological trait of tall fescue, measured as the length of the stem with the inflorescence at the full heading stage. It is a key indicator of forage variety productivity and a selection criterion for turf-type forms.

In the reference 28 varieties crop Tall fescue, where this is mentioned in the description.

During variety testing of tall fescue, plant height is determined in centimeters by the longest stem, including the inflorescence, during the full flowering period. The typical range varies from 50 to 150 cm, while breeding forms can show values from 48 to 176 cm.

Plant height determines the intended use of a variety: for forage purposes, maximum biomass is important, whereas for turf types, compact, short-growing forms with dense sod are preferred. Tall varieties require assessment for lodging resistance, as excessive stem growth complicates mechanical harvesting and reduces the quality of seed material.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Tall fescue mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.