Occasionally, plants develop a few short, thick rhizomes. Tall fescue is coarse textured, shade tolerant, and moderately drought resistant. In Texas, tall fescue is best adapted to the far west and panhandle regions though it can be grown in north and central Texas in moderately shaded sites. Adventure, Houndog, Olympic and Rebel are lawn varieties. All varieties are established from seed.
Kentucky bluegrass is the most popular lawn grass in the United States.
In Texas, adaptation is limited to the far west and panhandle regions. Kentucky bluegrass is a cool season perennial bunch grass that forms a dense, dark green turf, Kentucky bluegrass is not shade or drought tolerant and has several serious pest problems. Kentucky bluegrass can be established from seed or sod. Planting and adapted variety of bluegrass is very important. Adelphi, Bristol, Baron, Victa, Vantage and Glade are among the best adapted varieties for Texas.