Growing Information
USDA Zones
3–7
Sun
Part Shade
Water
low
Height
4"–1 ft
🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†
The shadiest lawn grass available, Creeping Red Fescue is the standard solution for lawns under trees and in north-facing areas. Forms a fine-textured, low-maintenance turf in part shade to full shade.
Where to Buy Creeping Red Fescue:
Amazon
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