Grasses

Lolium arundinaceum

Tall fescue sod blend

Also known as: Festuca arundinacea · Schedonorus arundinaceus · Tall fescue lawn grass

Tall-fescue sod harvest in Maryland; photo, not the nursery’s particular blend.

Ready-grown turf for a tall-fescue lawn. This cool-season grass is widely adapted to Kentucky, with heat and drought tolerance after establishment. Keep newly laid sod moist until rooted. The blend’s cultivars and proportions may vary.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade (tall-fescue reference)
Water: Keep new sod moist until rooted; water established lawns during severe drought.
Hardiness: Perennial lawn grass adapted throughout Kentucky; blend performance varies.

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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established; new sod needs regular moisture.
Clay soil: Grows in clay or sandy soils; correct poor drainage first.

Seasonal interest

Habit: Cool-season, bunch-forming lawn grass; slow lateral spread.

Growing & care

Size & lawn habit: Height is controlled by mowing, not ornamental-grass spacing. Blend components vary.
Installation: Level and firm the soil. Fit pieces closely, stagger joints, roll and keep moist until rooted.
Mowing: Maintain at 2½–4 in. Remove no more than one-third of the leaf blade per mowing.
Maintenance: Use a soil test to guide fertilizer and lime. Watch for brown patch in hot summers.
Winter: Never lay on frozen soil. Delay installation during extreme heat and dryness.

Sources & photo credits

University of Kentucky Extension

Kew Science, Plants of the World Online

NC State Extension

Photo: Jwarp / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.