Catalog selection guide · Missouri & Midwest projects
Turf fescue and fine fescue: reading the seed catalog
“Fescue” does not identify one interchangeable product. WLS separates turf fescue blends, fine fescue listings and other contractor listings in its catalog. For a wholesale specification, start with the grass group and intended use, then compare the actual varieties and current formula.
Fine fescue is a separate grass group
University of Missouri turf guidance distinguishes fine fescues from turf-type tall fescues. Fine fescues include creeping red, Chewings, hard and sheep fescue. Their fine leaves do not mean they are simply a finer variety of tall fescue. That distinction helps you interpret a catalog or seed tag without relying on a product name alone.
WLS lists creeping red, hard, Chewings and sheep fescue in its Fine Fescus category. The spelling in the existing catalog URL is retained so older links continue to work. Open the category to see the available listings, then ask WLS to confirm the current named varieties and seed analysis.
Read turf fescue blends by their formula
The WLS Turf Fescue Blends category includes Revolution, Resilient, Tri-Dwarf and other listings. Where a supplied WLS blend sheet confirms ingredients, those details appear on the product page. Do not assume that every product in the category has the same varieties or proportions.
MU’s fescue guidance also distinguishes turf-type tall fescue from forage-type K-31. WLS lists KY-31 separately in the Contractors Mix category. The presence of both in the catalog is not a recommendation to substitute one for the other; confirm the intended turf specification with WLS and your project’s turf adviser.
Ask about the project, not a universal “best” seed
Describe sunlight, traffic, existing turf, irrigation and the maintenance program. MU Extension notes that regional conditions can limit the suitability of seed products sold nationally. A general article cannot determine the right blend for your location or guarantee resistance to heat, drought or disease.
Before purchasing, confirm the current formula, lot, varieties, availability and packaging. If a project calls for custom blending, discuss the specification directly with WLS rather than treating a catalog listing as a final agronomic prescription.
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Further reading and scope
This guide summarizes public university guidance and existing WLS catalog information. It is not a WLS agronomic endorsement of a specific blend or a site-specific recommendation. WLS confirms current product details and availability.