Lemmas are awn-tipped to awnless. Covar' is resistant to common turf diseases. No insects have adversely affected it to date. Seed does not have to be de-awned and is easily cleaned. Seed may be produced under dryland or with irrigation.
Adequate isolation is needed from other fescues for certified seed production.
Fall seeding is preferred in the low rainfall areas. On critical erosion sites, 'Covar' may be seeded in a mixture with slender wheatgrass or crested wheatgrass to provide a quicker ground cover. It is well adapted for roadbanks, in terraces or diversions, as dryland turf, in waterways, on steep slopes planne d for permanent cover, and other critical areas subject to erosion. It is not intended for livestock grazing although it is palatable. What's New Locations Links Technology Long Range Plans Pullman Climate EEO Statement Back to Main Pullman PMC page.