Oxford and/or Eureka II hard fescue grass is one of the best hard fescues on the market today. It has been selected as a low growing fine fescue with a darker green color which makes it a premium grass for both low maintenance sites and as part of a high quality lawn mix. In addition, Oxford and/or Eureka II fescue grass seed contains very high levels of viable endophyte. The endophyte is a fungus that lives between the plant cells and provides hard fescue with natural insect resistance and the ability to persist in adverse environmental conditions. It is also a good grass seed for shade conditions. Hard fescue uses range from erosion control, creating a naturalized area that will not be mowed or maintained, as well as a fine fescue lawn.
- Hard fescue is a fine bladed grass often used in cool climates and for shady areas
- One of the few grasses that rarely grows over 8 inches tall making it ideal for erosion control
- Very soft grass to walk on
- Hard Fescue uses range from erosion control, creating a naturalized area that will not be mowed or maintained, as well as a fine fescue lawn.
- Can grow in full sun within the transition zone and northern part of the U.S..
