Most widely grown in the northern parts of the United States, these grasses can retain their color all year round if they receive enough water from rain or irrigation. All have narrow blades and good color, and make lush-looking lawns. Many of the blue grass hybrids are very cold tolerant.
Tall fescue is another cool-season choice.
Darrow M. Watt. Tall fescues, too, do well on playing fields. They're also good on unstable slopes. In recent years, they have become an increasingly popular alternative to blue grasses and fine fescues. Many of the cool-season grasses on the market are blends.