Turf Type Tall Fescue

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This is a tough and hearty grass with deep roots, the one you turn to for resilience and durability. That means you need to keep it mowed or it’ll get trickier to maintain the longer and stronger it gets. On the plus side, mowing gives this grass that classic, sought-after lawn-stripe look. Turf Type Tall Fescue requires less water than your average lawn and can still thrive in dense shade.

  • Heat Tolerance 
    • High 
  • Drought Tolerance 
    • High 
  • Sun/Shade Tolerance 
    • Moderate shade tolerance 
    • Tolerates full sun 
  • Maintenance Requirements 
    • 3”-4” mow height 
    • Bare spot repair needed due to bunching growth style 
  • Color 
    • Moderate to darker green 
  • Texture 
    • Coarse 
  • Walkability 
    • Suitable for heavy foot traffic 
Close-up of Tall Fescue clump
Close-up of singular Tall Fescue

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