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$299.99
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Native Fine Fescue Mix is a premium blend of creeping red, chewings, hard, and sheep fescues that forms a soft, fine-textured turf perfect for shaded or low-input landscapes—thriving on minimal water, fertilizer, and mowing while tolerating poor soils.
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Native Fine Fescue Mix is a premium blend of cool-season, fine-textured fescues—Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Hard Fescue, and Sheep Fescue—specifically formulated for low-input lawns, naturalized landscapes, and shaded sites. This mix delivers a soft, dense turf that thrives where other grasses struggle, requiring minimal water, fertilizer, and mowing while maintaining an attractive deep green color.
Key Benefits
Shade & Drought Tolerance
Performs beautifully in partial to full shade and endures dry periods once established, drawing on deep, fibrous roots to access moisture and nutrients.
Low Maintenance & Eco-Friendly
Requires little to no supplemental irrigation or fertilization; its clumping habit suppresses weeds and reduces chemical inputs, supporting a healthier lawn and surrounding ecosystem.
Fine Texture & Natural Aesthetic
Produces a soft, carpet-like sward with fine blades and minimal thatch, creating a refined, natural look that fits both formal and meadow-style plantings.
Soil Adaptability & Erosion Control
Tolerates poor, compacted, or acidic soils better than most turfgrasses, stabilizing slopes and reducing runoff in low-rainfall environments.
Species Composition
Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra) – Spreads to fill gaps and enhance density.
Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. commutata) – Offers rapid establishment and fine leaf texture.
Hard Fescue (Festuca brevipila) – Extremely shade-tolerant with deep roots for drought resilience.
Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina) – Forms tight clumps that minimize thatch and stand up to foot traffic.
Planting & Care
Seeding Rate: 4–6 lb per 1,000 ft²
Best Planting Times: Early fall or spring, when soil temperatures are between 50–65 °F
Mowing Height: 2–3 inches
Fertilization: Light, annual application of a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer if desired
Watering: Establish with regular, moderate moisture; thereafter, rely on rainfall in most climates
Ideal For
Shaded residential lawns and under-tree turf
Low-maintenance commercial landscapes
Native meadows, parkways, and buffer strips
Erosion control on slopes and embankments
With its blend of fine fescues, the Native Fine Fescue Mix offers a sustainable, attractive turf solution that excels in shade, conserves resources, and enhances any landscape with minimal upkeep.
