PenningtonSeed 100081773 Rebels Turf Type Tall Fescue Mix 20 Lbs.

nothing special

Very happy with this seed for a Seattle backyard. Good germination and has proved to be a good grass for our yard. thick and full with overseeding and good care on watering during germination

Works as described!

Works Great I would Buy this again !!!!!

arrived as advertised. Thank you for a pleasant transaction

Turf type tall fescue (TTTF), of which Rebel is a leading type, is highly recommended by most state AG extension depts for lawns in the so-called transition zone (basically, the Mid Atlantic from NJ to the Carolinas, back through much of the Midwest) due to its drought tolerance and quick establishment. However, be aware that it does have some limitations. The drought tolerance, which comes from its ability to root deeply, can be poor in clay soil, which is very common all over the country, but particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region, much of which is in the transition zone. The color is a good dark green, but the blades are not as fine as Kentucky bluegrass, and they tend to get even wider as the grass ages. You also need to overseed bare spots constantly, because it is a bunch type grass that does not spread by rhizomes the way KBG does. It is also a little more prone to fungus infections than KBG, a consideration in the humid parts of the country. Finally, it does not really go dormant in high heat/drought the way KBG does -- it survives because it finds water in the deep roots. If the roots are not deep, like in clay soil, it will be toast above about 90F. So I would say this -- if you do not have clay soil, this is going to be a great choice. But if your soil usually feels brick hard in summer, meaning it has a lot of clay, I'd try either KBG or perennial ryegrass, which do much better in compacted soils.