Turf-type Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is the second most common type of grass used for lawns in the Colorado Springs area. It is a deep-rooted, cool season, turfgrass with thick and broad, deep green leaves.
Tall fescue is a good choice for lawn areas that receive moderate to high foot traffic. It differs from Kentucky bluegrass in that it will remain greener when watered two times per week.
The older cultivars have blades that are wider than those of Kentucky Bluegrass, but the newer cultivars have thinner leaves. Tall fescue cannot survive long periods of time (months) without supplemental water and should be winter watered monthly to prevent winter kill.
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Turf-type Tall Fescue
Tall fescue is the second most common type of grass used for lawns in the Colorado Springs area. It is a deep-rooted, cool season, turfgrass with thick and broad, deep green leaves.
Tall fescue is a good choice for lawn areas that receive moderate to high foot traffic. It differs from Kentucky bluegrass in that it will remain greener when watered two times per week.
The older cultivars have blades that are wider than those of Kentucky Bluegrass, but the newer cultivars have thinner leaves. Tall fescue cannot survive long periods of time (months) without supplemental water and should be winter watered monthly to prevent winter kill.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Festuca arundinacea
Pronunciation
fes-TOO-kuh a-run-din-uh-SEE-uh
Mature Height
3 in. mowed, otherwise up to 3 feet
Mature Spread
less than 6 inches
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
not grown for blooms
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to Europe
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-7
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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