Native Fine Fescue Mix

Native Fine Fescue Mix

Our Native Fine Fescue Mix is a premium blend of cool-season, fine-textured fescues—Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, Hard Fescue, and Sheep Fescue—designed for low-input lawns, shaded sites, and naturalized landscapes. This mix forms a soft, dense, dark-green turf that thrives where others fail—requiring minimal water, fertilizer, and mowing to stay beautiful year-round.

Key Benefits

• Shade & Drought Tolerance: Performs in partial to full shade and holds color through dry periods thanks to deep, fibrous roots.
• Low Maintenance & Eco-Friendly: Suppresses weeds naturally, requires little to no supplemental water or fertilizer, and supports a healthier lawn ecosystem.
• Fine Texture & Natural Aesthetic: Forms a soft, carpet-like surface with minimal thatch, perfect for meadow-style or formal plantings.
• Soil Adaptability & Erosion Control: Thrives in poor or compacted soils and stabilizes slopes and hillsides with dense root systems.

Species Composition

• Creeping Red Fescue (Festuca rubra): Spreads laterally to fill bare areas and boost density.
• Chewings Fescue (Festuca rubra subsp. commutata): Establishes quickly with a refined texture.
• Hard Fescue (Festuca brevipila): Deep-rooted and extremely shade-tolerant, ideal for dry areas.
• Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina): Forms clumps that resist foot traffic and minimize maintenance.

Planting & Care

• Seeding Rate: 4–6 lb per 1,000 ft²
• Planting Time: Early fall or spring when soil temperatures are 50–65 °F
• Mowing Height: 2–3 inches for best appearance and root strength
• Fertilization: Optional—apply a low-nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer annually if needed
• Watering: Keep moist during establishment; afterward, rainfall is sufficient in most climates

Ideal For

• Shaded home lawns and under-tree areas
• Commercial landscapes with limited irrigation
• Low-input parkways, buffer strips, and meadows
• Erosion control on slopes and disturbed soils

A Beautiful Lawn with Less Work

With its all-native, fine-fescue formulation, Native Fine Fescue Mix gives you a soft, sustainable, and attractive turf that thrives with less water, less mowing, and fewer inputs. Whether you’re looking for shade-tolerant coverage or an eco-friendly lawn alternative, this mix is your go-to solution.