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KENTUCKY 31 FESCUE
GRASSES #1049 · SCHEDONORUS ARUNDINACEUS

KENTUCKY 31
FESCUE

$122.00

The workhorse tall fescue — deep-rooted, durable, and forgiving, for low-maintenance lawns, roadsides, and dual-purpose acres.

SIZE
● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 20-25 LBS PER ACRE

SUMMARY

Kentucky 31 is currently primarily used for lawn and turf grass. It does have a more coarse appearance than improved types. While Kentucky 31 tall fescue has and is used extensively for livestock pasture grass, agronomists no longer recommend Kentucky 31 for livestock pastures due to the presence of endophytes.

01

DEEP ROOTED

A root system that reaches moisture long after shallow-rooted turf browns out.

02

DURABLE

Handles heat, drought, traffic, and irregular maintenance without failing.

03

EASY ESTABLISHMENT

Germinates readily across a wide range of seedbed conditions.

04

LOW MAINTENANCE

Performs on minimal fertility and irrigation compared to premium turf.

05

DUAL PURPOSE

Serves as both durable turf and rough grazing forage on acreage.

06

EROSION CONTROL

A standard for roadsides, waterways, and disturbed-ground stabilization.

07

COARSE TEXTURE

Wider leaf blade than turf-type fescues — built for function over finish.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate20-25 LBS PER ACRE
Planting SeasonFall; Early-Spring
Plant Depth (in)0.25"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination50° F
Optimal Soil pH5.5–7
EstablishmentEasy
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound227,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CyclePerennial
Sun RequirementFull Sun
NativeNo
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
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