Fine Fescue

Species Overview

Fine Fescues are a group of shade-tolerant, fine-textured grasses that thrive in low-input environments. TWCA Qualified Fine Fescues provide a lush, soft turf even in challenging growing conditions, requiring less water and maintenance while maintaining their beauty.

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Why Choose TWCA Qualified Turfgrass?

Uses up to 40% less water than standard turfgrass
Backed by a peer-reviewed, multi-year and multi-site testing process
Maintains quality and performance under drought stress

TWCA Qualified Fine Fescue Varieties

Variety Name	Subspecies	Seed Company	Product Info
Enchantment	Chewings Fescue	Pure Seed	Product Brochure
Heathland	Chewings Fescue	Turf Merchants, Inc. Brett Young	Product Brochure Product Brochure
Shadow III	Chewings Fescue	Pure Seed Brett Young Turf Merchants, Inc. Scotts-Miracle Gro	Product Brochure Product Brochure Product Brochure Product Brochure
Celestial	Creeping Red Fescue	Turf Merchants, Inc. Brett Young	Product Brochure Product Brochure
Seabreeze GT	Creeping Red Fescue	Pure Seed	Product Brochure
Xeric	Creeping Red Fescue	Pure Seed	Product Brochure
4HES Hard	Hard Fescue	Pure Seed
Bighorn GT	Hard Fescue	Pure Seed Brett Young	Product Brochure Product Brochure
Nanook	Hard Fescue	Turf Merchants, Inc. Brett Young	Product Brochure Product Brochure
Viking H2O	Hard Fescue	Vista Seed Partners	Product Brochure

Planting Guide for TWCA Products

Choose the Right Variety: Work with your seed or sod supplier to select the TWCA variety or product that fits your climate and needs.

Plan for Success: Follow TWCA’s recommended establishment and maintenance practices.
Conserve Water: Take advantage of your grasses drought tolerance by using smart irrigation practices and TWCA’s Irrigation Calculator.

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