Fine Fescue is an adaptable
grass type that does well in a wide variety of climatic
conditions and is moderately tolerant of shade
conditions. It is often used on blends specifically
aimed at shady areas. The four grass types that are
commonly called “fine Fescue” are Creeping Red Fescue,
Chewing Fescue, Hard Fescue. and Sheep
Fescue
The Fine Fescues have low tolerance
for traffic and wear and they tend to grow in clumps,
giving them less of a refined look then other lawn
grasses.
Sheep Fescue - USDA-NRCS PLANTS
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Where
they excel is in the capability to grow in areas that are
cold, windy and dry and will typically survive cold weather
conditions that challenge other cold weather grasses. Used in
blends aimed at shady areas they strengthen the turf in the
shady areas beneath trees.
All of
the fescues share some common characteristics, Shade Tolerant,
Resistance to Drought and staying green all year. The key
difference is that the fine fescues are more resistant to cold
and shade then the other varieties.
Characteristics:
Traffic Tolerance
Low Traffic Tolerance
Type
Cool Weather Grass
Acidity
PH 5.5-6.5
Maintenance
Low/Medium Maintenance
Fertilizer
Commercially Available “Lawn
Fertilizers”
Growth Rate
Slow
Light
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering
Regular Watering (Do not
Overwater)
Mowing
Height
2
to 3”
Propogation
Seed
Salt Tolerance
Moderate (With
Exception of Hard Fescue which is high)
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