tall fescue

Drought and disease resistant turf.

Over the last two decades, genetic improvements have transformed tall fescue from a rank forage type to an attractive, deep green, uniform turf. Tall fescue is frequently the species of choice for sod production, sports turf, and residential lawns.

Widely adapted to a broad range of soil types and environmental conditions, it is particularly suited

to the Transition Zone where heat, humidity, and disease pressures prevail.

Tall fescue performs in shade and sun, tolerates moderate drought, and is resistant to insect attack and several diseases. Although slower to establish than perennial ryegrass, the tall fescues are deep rooted and very persistent.

Species (Festuca arundinacea)
	Avenger Avenger tall fescue scored in the highest mean for overall turf grass quality in recent NTEP trials combining color, texture, density, insect and disease resistance. TALL FESCUE Printable Array Data Sheet
	Constitution Versatile, use it anywhere, particularly the transition zone. Stands up to traffic and summer diseases with excellent density retention. Broad adaptability. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Lateral Spread Tall Fescue MVS has developed a new class of tall fescue that through natural mechanisms like tillering, aggressively establish, spread, and fill in, creating a turf of higher density particularly under stresses. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Firecracker LS A release from the Lateral Spread Technology™ program, Firecracker LS has scored in the highest NTEP grouping for overall quality under medium fertility, traffic, and hot humid environments. It is among the finest in texture, with very uniform growth. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Insignia Very dense and compact with a rich dark green color. Suggested for sod production, particularly in the southwest.
	Raptor II Dark green and more compact, it greens up relatively early in spring, holding its color well through fall. High sod strength and resistance to diseases like brown patch, suggest it for sod production and high active use applications. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Spyder LS A release from the Lateral Spread Technology™ program, Spyder LS has scored in the highest NTEP grouping for overall quality under medium fertility, traffic, and shade. Tops in density under drought, its aggressive behavior crowds out weeds. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Stingray Tough yet attractive, it is a very versatile grass under a diverse set of growing and use situations. Dark in color with uniform texture and density, it's at home in shaded as well as bright conditions and tolerates colder Printable Array Data Sheet
	Titanium Excellent NTEP performance over a broad range of geography and fertility. Dark green and finer textured. Top heat and drought performance. Resists brown patch disease. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Titanium LS A release from the Lateral Spread Technology™ program, Titanium LS thrives under low fertility, reduced irrigation, and shade. Particularly adapted throughout the Transition zone, its disease resistance to brown patch is excellent. Printable Array Data Sheet
	Winners Circle Blend Contains our leading varieties to produce a dense, attractive turf under a broad range of applications and fertility levels. The genetic diversity contributes to a higher level of disease and insect resistance. Printable Array Data Sheet