Tall Fescue Grass Seed
Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a cool-season grass known for its adaptability and durability. It establishes well in both partial sun and shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for lawns under tree cover. There are two main types of Tall Fescue: Forage-Type and Turf-Type, both commonly used across the central and northern regions of the United States. Tall Fescue is especially well-suited for high-traffic areas such as athletic fields due to its excellent wear tolerance and resilience. One of its standout features is a deep root system, with roots reaching depths of 4 to 6 feet—allowing it to access moisture unavailable to shallow-rooted grasses. As a result, it demonstrates superior tolerance to drought, heat, shade, and disease compared to many other cool-season grasses.
Rather than spreading by above-ground stolons or underground rhizomes, Tall Fescue spreads through tillers, which are shoots that emerge from the base of the plant. It requires low to moderate levels of fertilization and irrigation, and thrives when maintained at a mowing height of 2 to 4 inches. However, recent research from Iowa State University and the PARC Research Center has shown that some new varieties can tolerate mowing heights as low as ½ inch. Earlier Tall Fescue varieties were characterized by their coarse texture and wide blades, but modern breeding advancements have led to the development of finer-bladed cultivars that closely resemble the appearance of Kentucky Bluegrass, offering improved aesthetics without sacrificing performance.
- Seeds per Pound (approximate): 225,000
- Recommended Seeding Rate: 8–10 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.
Southside (EU Listed)
With great traffic tolerance, Southside Tall Fescue (PPG-TF-267) exhibits strong lateral growth, keeping a dense canopy through the summer months and into the fall. Southside has fine leaf texture and brilliant genetic color as well as improved resistance to drought-like conditions. This variety will perform exceptionally in both low and high maintenance applications.
Download SheetExpanse
Expanse Tall Fescue (PPG-TF-262) has a wide range of coveted qualities including top of class overall turf quality in the northeast region. This variety has excellent performance against Brown Patch and is first in its class for spring green up. It’s incredible summer density allows for low mowing heights in high maintenance applications. Expanse Tall Fescue exhibits tolerance to drought while displaying fine leaf texture and withstanding heavy traffic.
Download SheetRover
Rover (PPG-TF 306) is a leader in drought tolerance. This tall fescue boasts a great response to heavy traffic while providing excellent overall turf quality and expressing dark green color. It’s low-mow ability and gray leaf spot resistance provide Rover with a rare package of top qualities coveted by many!
Download SheetClash
Clash (AH1) has a diversified portfolio. Scoring in the top 25% more than 66% of the time, this tall fescue is the top of its class in the Northeast region. Clash has great resistance to gray leaf spot and brown patch and can stand on its own. When faced with drought, Clash responds boldly. For a variety of applications, select Clash Tall Fescue.
Download SheetBattle Hawk
Battle Hawk (NAI-ROS4) was selected for its superior drought performance, high turf quality and disease resistance. Proven to perform in drought-like situations while trialled in a rainout shelter at Rutgers University, it scores consistently high in NTEP data. The Battle Hawk cultivar has excellent leaf texture and exceptional spring green up. For any application, choose the well-rounded and high-quality Battle Hawk!
Download SheetMaestro Tall Fescue
Maestro Turf-Type Tall Fescue, Festuca arundinacea, is a new release with A-LIST quality, selected for improved turf quality and brown patch resistance. Maestro's strong performance includes improved brown patch and other disease tolerance and excellent turf quality. Maestro retains a faster growth characteristic, a trait missing from many breeding programs that focus on dwarf genetics. This faster growth rate equates to resiliency and the ability to "grow through" tough conditions as demonstrated in Maestro's high ratings in tough southern conditions. (University Recommended for the Transition Zone)
Seeds/Pound (approximate): 235,000
Seeding Rate (pounds/1,000 sq. ft): 5-7 (Overseeding), 8-10 (New Seeding)
Reflection Tall Fescue
Reflection Turf-Type Tall Fescue, Festuca arundinacea, is a new and improved release selected for turf quality and brown patch resistance with A-LIST quality. Reflection is an elite cultivar that excels in challenging southern transition zone conditions. It has improved recovery from wear, drought tolerance, plus retains color late Into the fall and winter months. (University Recommended for the Transition Zone)
Seeds/Pound (approximate): 235,000
Seeding Rate (pounds/1,000 sq. ft): 5-7 (Overseeding), 8-10 (New Seeding)
Regenerate Tall Fescue
Regenerate, Festuca arundinacea, is a top rated Turf-Type Tall Fescue that has improved recovery from wear, drought tolerance, and exhibits improved tolerance to billbug damage and brown patch disease. It is a new IRT™ cultivar with outstanding performance across all regions of Turf-Type Tall Fescue use. Regenerate has the capacity to excel in lower mowing height applications and mixes well with Perennial Ryegrass and Kentucky Bluegrasses in many golf, sports, and lawn turf applications. (University Recommended for the Transition Zone)
Seeds/Pound (approximate): 235,000
Seeding Rate (pounds/1,000 sq. ft): 5-7 (Overseeding), 8-10 (New Seeding)
Xtender Tall Fescue
Xtender Turf-Type Tall Fescue, Festuca arundinacea, is a new release selected for improved turf quality and brown patch resistance. Xtender is an elite cultivar that excels in challenging southern transition zone conditions. Xtender features a wider and spreading base trait and has improved recovery from wear, drought tolerance, plus retains color late into the fall and winter months. (University Recommended for the Transition Zone)
Seeds/Pound (approximate): 235,000
Seeding Rate (pounds/1,000 sq. ft): 5-7 (Overseeding), 8-10 (New Seeding)
'IRT' Inherent Rapid Tillering Tall Fescue Trait
The rapid expression of the natural basal tillering growth pattern. IRT™ emanates from traits selected in the parental germplasm , and expressed in several of Landmark’s new Turf-Type Tall Fescue varieties.