Fine Fescue
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February 22, 2024


A classic-looking option for those who aren’t as into doing the whole “lawn thing.” Fine Fescue is a category of soft, relatively low-maintenance, narrow-leaf turfgrass. Lawns in this style are shade and drought tolerant, requiring less mowing and fertilization than your average grass. Although Fine Fescue is considered a dark green grass, it turns lighter green in full sun settings.
- Heat Tolerance
- Low (may go dormant)
- Drought Tolerance
- Moderate if shaded
- Sun/Shade Tolerance
- High shade tolerance
- Tolerates full sun
- Maintenance Requirements
- 2.5” to 3” height (will lay over if longer)
- Dethatching
- Grows best with annual fall fertilization
- Color
- Light to dark green
- Texture
- Soft
- Walkability
- Suitable for moderate foot traffic



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