For lawns, it is commonly added to tall fescue seed blends in small quantities (5-10%) to improve stand density and recovery following periods of stress. As a monostand ... Festuca arundinacea) The ...

This article covers management of cool season turfgrass like Kentucky bluegrass and turf type tall fescue ... to reduce heat stress, and stimulates root growth. Lawns mowed at a lower height ...

"The blades of turf-type tall fescue are narrow and ... tolerance and ability to recuperate from stress means they are often mixed with tall fescue to keep a yard's shadiest spots green and ...

"This is because of its ability to handle heat and drought extremely well, while also being a finer-bladed grass," Palmer says. Turf-type tall fescue tolerates mechanical stresses well, making it ...