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Cool Season Turf by Common Name

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Common Name	Scientific Name	Comments
Tall Fescue	Festuca arundinacea	Nitrogen requirement: medium shade tolerance: good Water requirement: good, but takes a lot of water in summer to keep active Mowing height: 2 to 3" Establishment: sod or seed Cultivars: 'K-31' common, but many better improved types available such as 'Rebel', 'Rendition'

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