Meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis)

Family: Poaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Festuca pratensis is an evergreen Perennial growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. The flowers are pollinated by Wind. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Possible edible seeds. — Possible edible seeds.

Habitat & North American Range

Meadows, roadsides, old pastures, and riversides on moist, rich soils, especially on loamy and heavy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)