Is there a short fescue?

Asked by: Mindy Mitchell

The ‘Low Work and Water’ Dwarf Fescue Lawn Seed Mix is recommended for most regions of the country. Use 8-10 lb. of seed per 1000 sq.
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How tall is hard fescue?

Plant Quick Facts

What does fine fescue look like?

The leaves are medium green to blue green with a fine texture. Many growers have trouble determining if they have fine fescue vs. tall fescue. The delicate leaves are an indicator as is the superior performance in shade locations.

Is creeping red fescue a fine fescue?

Creeping Red Fescue is a cool season grass used in the cooler temperate regions of the North. It is a fine fescue and has narrow, deep green blades. It tends to prefer shady, cooler areas. It is often used in mixtures with Tall Fescue, as well as Bluegrass and Perennial Ryegrass.

What grass only grows 2 inches?

Bella Bluegrass has excellent shade tolerance (up to 80%) and doesn’t require mowing as the grass blades only to grow to a height of 2 to 3 inches.

What kind of grass doesn’t grow tall?

Several grass blends on the market are touted as no-grow mixes. The grasses tend to be blends of either fescues (Festuca) or bentgrass (Agrostis). One blend, Dwarf Fescue Lawn Seed Mix brands itself as a low-growing turf grass that is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 10.

Can I cut tall fescue short?

Mowing it too short can create severe stress on the lawn, causing it to burn out, while creating an environment favorable for weeds to move in. Cut it too tall, and the grass will look lain-over and unsightly. Tall Fescue turf should be mowed at a height of 3.5” to 4” tall.

What does hard fescue look like?

A very fine-bladed grayish to dark-green grass. The leaves are folded in the bud, there are no auricles, and a membranous ligule is present. Hard fescue is a bunch grass with a semi-erect growth habit and heavy roots.

Is there a difference between tall fescue and turf type tall fescue?

The tall fescues are finer leafed than K-31 but not as fine leafed as the fine fescues. Turf-type tall fescue are becoming a popular turfgrass for homes and industrial sites. Turf-types are more coarse than bluegrass, though not as thick as traditional tall fescue commonly used as pasture grasses.

Are there different types of tall fescue?

Fescue. You mean there’s more than one kind?

Do you need to overseed tall fescue every year?

There are two main reasons why a turf type tall fescue lawn is likely to need seeding every year. First and most importantly, a fescue lawn goes through significant wear and tear throughout the year.

Is Kentucky 31 tall fescue good for lawns?

Economical, easy-to-establish Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed remains a leading choice for low-maintenance lawns that can withstand heat, drought and wear.