Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Chorus Creeping Red Fescue

Premium Shade-Tolerant Grass Seed

Chorus Creeping Red Fescue delivers a lush, fine-textured lawn with excellent shade tolerance, drought resistance, and low maintenance needs. Perfect for overseeding or establishing new cool-season lawns. Available in multiple sizes.

Chorus Creeping Red Fescue is a premium cool-season grass seed variety prized for its fine texture, shade tolerance, and adaptability to challenging soil conditions. With its creeping growth habit, this turfgrass naturally fills in bare spots and creates a dense, uniform lawn that’s soft underfoot and visually stunning.

Ideal for residential lawns, shaded landscapes, and park or golf course roughs, Chorus Creeping Red Fescue thrives in USDA Zones 2–7 and performs exceptionally well in northern climates. It withstands moderate drought once established, requires less mowing than many turfgrasses, and maintains its rich green color with minimal upkeep.

Whether you’re starting a new lawn, repairing thin patches, or overseeding for improved coverage, Chorus Creeping Red Fescue offers a reliable, sustainable, and low-maintenance solution for achieving a lush, healthy lawn.

Key Features

Fine Texture & Lush Appearance – Soft, carpet-like blades for a rich, green lawn.

Superior Shade Tolerance – Thrives under trees, alongside buildings, and in partial-shade lawns.

Creeping Growth Habit – Spreads via rhizomes to fill in bare spots and create a dense turf.

Drought Resistant – Maintains color and health during dry spells with less frequent watering.

Low Maintenance – Requires less mowing, fewer fertilizer applications, and resists common lawn diseases.

Adaptable to Various Soils – Performs well in loam, clay, or sandy soils with a pH of 5.5–7.0.

Best Uses

Residential lawns in shaded or partially shaded areas

Overseeding existing lawns for thickness and coverage

Parks, golf course roughs, and low-traffic turf areas

Erosion control on slopes and banks

Eco-friendly, low-maintenance landscapes

Benefits & Performance

Germinates in 7–14 days under optimal conditions (soil temps 50–65°F).

Grows best in cool-season regions (USDA Zones 2–7).

Moderate tolerance to foot traffic; best for light to medium-use areas.

Naturally suppresses weeds by forming a dense turf canopy.

Provides long-term lawn health with reduced water and fertilizer needs.

How & When to Apply

Best Planting Times: Early fall (ideal) or early spring.

New Lawns: Sow 3–5 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Overseeding: Apply 2–3 lbs per 1,000 sq. ft.

Soil Prep: Loosen topsoil, rake evenly, and ensure seed-to-soil contact.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until germination, then water deeply 1–2 times per week.

Mowing Height: Maintain at 1.5–2.5 inches for density and resilience.

Why Choose Chorus Creeping Red Fescue?

Reliable shade-tolerant grass seed trusted for northern lawns.

Eco-friendly choice requiring less water, mowing, and fertilizer.

Establishes quickly with strong root development and soil stability.

Long-lasting, dense turf that enhances curb appeal with minimal effort.

Available Sizes

5 lb bag – great for small yards or overseeding patches

10 lb bag – ideal for medium lawns

15 lb bag – perfect for larger residential lawns

20 lb bag – best for professional landscapers and parks