【Objective】 To elucidate the impact of potassium( K) fertilizer application on the growth and physiol-ogy characteristic of Festuca arundinacea,and to establish the appropriate K fertilizer application rate and K nutritiondiagnosis index.【Method】 A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the responses of shoot growth,physiologyand K absorption characteristics in Festuca arundinacea under various K application rates (0,18,36,54 g/m2).【Result】 With an increase in K fertilizer application,the plant height and dry matter accumulation in the shoot at eachgrowth stage exhibited an initial increase followed by a decrease,reaching their maximum value at a K application rateof 36 g/m2. The plant height increment and dry matter accumulation rate were notably higher at 50~137 days and 0~50 d after emergence. The application of K fertilizer 36 g/m2 proved beneficial for enhancing K absorption in the plantshoot,elevating photosynthetic pigment content,antioxidant enzyme (POD) activity,soluble protein content in theleaves,while reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) content. However,it is noteworthy that an excessive amount of Kfertilizer increased the risk of K loss in the cultivation system of Festuca arundinacea. The optimal range for K fertil-izer application in promoting Festuca arundinacea growth was found to be 7. 0~49. 9 g/m2,with the critical K concen-tration required for 80% of the maximum shoot dry matter accumulation identified as 10. 8 g/kg.【Conclusion】 Theapplication of K fertilizer exerted significant effects on the growth and physiological characteristics of Festuca arundi-nacea. The potassium application rate of 7. 0 g/m2 and the K concentration of 10. 8 g/kg in plant shoot could serve asvaluable references for K fertilizer recommendation and K nutrition diagnosis in the conservation and management ofFestuca arundinacea,respectively.