Also, widely used on sports fields and play areas, parks, cemeteries, commercial lawns and roadsides. Thrives in cool weather and will tolerate very cold winters - undergoes stress during extremely hot weather, but will maintain good color and appearance if properly watered and cared for. Some varieties have better tolerance to heat and drought. Texture ranges from course to medium for newer turf-types. A bunch-type grass.
Some varieties have better tolerance to heat and drought.
Of the cool-season grasses, only fine leafed fescues rank higher in shade adaptation. Good - suitable for moderate recreation and foot traffic areas exhibiting good initial wear recovery, especially in spring and fall when growth is rapid. Good - without water, will go dormant during a short drought, but will recover. Fair - suitable for moderate recreation and foot traffic areas exhibiting good initial wear recovery, especially in spring and fall, when growth is rapid. Warm-season variety, not grown or sold by Sporting Valley Turf Farms.