Tall fescue is a widely grown turfgrass in Delaware.
Its usefulness has been increased with the addition of the newer fine-textured varieties that are now available. Most homeowners are more familiar with the older coarse-bladed varieties such as Kentucky 31. The tall fescues are particularly well adapted to the hotter, drier, areas in Kent and Sussex Counties where bluegrasses will not survive. Tall fescue is noted for its drought tolerance, resiliency under heavy use, moderate fertility needs, and disease resistance. Tall fescue is susceptible to a number of diseases including Helminthosporium net blotch, crown rust, pink and gray snow mold, red thread, and brown patch.