TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE 10 LB Turf type fescue grass seed can provide a beautiful lawn covering approximately 1000 sq feet. Low maintenance - a dense root system make this a drought tolerant grass - Great for the Environment Tall fescue stays green all year when properly maintained. Tall Fescue is shade and heat tolerant. Tall fescue has shade tolerance that exceeds that of other cool season grasses. Tall fescue can endure heavy foot traffic. Improved varieties of Tall Fescue have higher disease and insect resistance.