Red fescue
For golf roughs the more open rubra rubra types of red fescue should be chosen. This type has strong rhizomes and will regenerate and spread even after a down period in dry summers. Red fescue is one of the species that looks evenly under low maintenance requiring longer intervals between mowing. Varieties with the lowest and slowest regrowth are preferred.

Hard fescue
This is one of the most drought tolerant species to be used for extensive areas. Growth is similar to red fescue but the colour is more blue. This gives the golf course a distinctive look.

Poa pratensis
The heat tolerance of Poa pratensis is quite high making it useful in warm climates. The spreading of rhizomes enables good recovery after a dry period. Varieties with a slow regrowth and high disease resistance are preferred.

Tall fescue
Tall fescue is ideal in hot and dry areas due to its very deep-rooted system making water uptake very efficient. Tall fescue stays green even in dry summers enhancing the overall look of the course. The colour is darker green than the other grasses on the course thus further improving the appearance. Broad-leaved varieties are preferred as they have better drought tolerance.

Browntop (Agrostis tenuis) 
Browntop is very adaptable to various soil and growth conditions filling in the gaps very well. The more rustic varieties should be chosen.

Sowing rate: app. 2,5 kg/100 m2 

In dry & hot regions
100% tall fescue 

Sowing rate: app. 3,0 kg/100 m2

Red fescue rubra rubra
Aniset
Diego
Hard fescue
Ridu
Triana
Poa pratensis
Compact
Conni
Tall fescue
Finelawn
Cochise
Browntop
Golfin

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