An important morphological trait of sheep fescue, which is assessed during the panicle emergence stage as the natural height from the soil surface to the top of the panicle.
In the reference
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varieties
crop Sheep's fescue,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For sheep fescue, the typical stem height range including the inflorescence is 30–60 cm. Depending on varietal characteristics and growing conditions, the values can vary from 20 to 80 cm, with the genetic predisposition to short stature being a key characteristic of the species.
Plant height directly affects agrotechnical use: short-growing varieties are preferred for decorative lawns as they require less frequent mowing. In grass mixtures, sheep fescue performs as a slow-growing species capable of withstanding intensive grazing due to the dominance of basal leaves.
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Plant height.
Varieties of Sheep's fescue mentioned in the description
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