Festuca obtusa
Propagation Notes
Guide to Collecting and Germinating Seeds in Iowa

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Species Festuca obtusa
Family Poaceae
Common name(s) Nodding fescue
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Glossary of Terms

Maturation sign(s) caryopsis (seed) turns brown
Collection dates mid to late July
Seed cleaning none required
Storage dry
Germination method(s) if moved from dry storage to moist stratification in sphagnum, germination will begin after 4.5 months at which time seedlings can be transferred to flats
Restoration potential proven performer
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Last updated: 3/5/04

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