Seeds: Turf-Type Tall Fescue

Tall fescue was originally introduced to the United States from Europe by private agriculturists and government personnel during the 1800s. It has traditionally been used in the transition zone and upper South, but the development of new turf-type tall fescues have made them compatible in the cool, humid regions as well. Tall fescues have good heat and drought tolerance because of its large root system. They produce lower-growing turfs with finer leaves, higher density, darker color and greater tolerance of close mowing. Mixtures in combination with Kentucky bluegrass are becoming more common.