Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a cool-season, deep-rooted bunchgrass known for its year-round green colour, drought resistance, resistance to chewing and biting insects, and robust wear tolerance. It is widely used for residential lawns, and landscaping across temperate regions of New Zealand.

‍

Benefits of Tall Fescue

• Stays green year-round – Irrigation recommended in summer
• Excellent drought tolerance among cool-season grasses
• Deep rooting = less frequent watering over other cool season varieties
• Good shade tolerance for mixed light conditions
• Low thatch build-up and reduced pest/disease risk
• Family and pet friendly

Considerations

• Non-spreading/not self repairing

• Can become coarse if not mown regularly
• Requires good soil preparation for best results
• Susceptible to heat stress in prolonged, dry, hot summers

Ideal applications

- Family and residential lawns

- Shady or part-shade areas

- Moderate - High traffic areas