Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Leigh Creeping Red Fescue

Leigh Creeping Red Fescue is a cool-season, fine-textured grass seed with exceptional shade tolerance, drought resistance, and low-maintenance needs. Ideal for lawns, parks, golf roughs, and shaded landscapes.

Leigh Creeping Red Fescue is a premium cool-season grass seed prized for its fine texture, shade tolerance, and creeping growth habit. This variety is specially bred to thrive in cooler climates and shaded areas where other grasses struggle, making it a top choice for lawns, parks, golf course roughs, and ornamental landscapes.

Thanks to its creeping rhizomes, Leigh Creeping Red Fescue naturally spreads to fill in bare spots, creating a dense, carpet-like turf with a lush, deep green color. Its adaptability to various soils, low fertilizer needs, and excellent disease resistance make it a sustainable, eco-conscious choice for homeowners and landscapers.

Whether used as a standalone grass or in seed blends, this variety provides lasting beauty, durability, and minimal maintenance requirements, especially in shaded or cooler regions.

Key Features

Fine-Textured Blades – soft, lush, and visually appealing

Superior Shade Tolerance – thrives under trees & low-light conditions

Creeping Growth Habit – fills in bare spots naturally

Cool-Season Grass – best performance in USDA Zones 2–7

Moderate Drought Resistance once established

Low Maintenance Needs – less mowing & fertilizer required

Disease Resistant – strong tolerance against red thread & dollar spot

Nutrient Profile

Purity: 90%+

Germination Rate: 85%+ under optimal conditions

Weed Seed Content: <0.5%

Other Crop Seed: <1%

Inert Matter: <2%

Growth Habit: Creeping rhizomes for natural spread

Soil pH Range: 5.5–7.0

Light Requirements: Partial shade to full sun

Germination Time: 7–12 days (under 50–65°F / 10–18°C soil temps)

Best Uses / Plant Types

Residential & commercial lawns
Parks & recreational spaces
Golf course roughs & shaded fairways
Erosion control on slopes
Blended turf seed mixes for resilience

Benefits & Performance

Eco-Friendly: Reduced fertilizer & water needs

Soil Protection: Dense root system helps prevent erosion

Biodiversity Support: Provides cover for beneficial insects

Water Efficient: Moderate drought resistance once mature

Shade Adaptability: Thrives where many grasses fail

Moderate Traffic Tolerance: Recovers slowly but durable under light use

How & When to Apply

Best Planting Times:

Early fall (ideal for establishment before winter)

Early spring (after frost, during cool soil temps)

Seeding Rates:

New Lawns: 3–5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

Overseeding: 2–3 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

Steps for Planting:

Prepare well-drained soil (loosen 2–3 inches, remove debris).

Broadcast seed evenly with a spreader.

Lightly rake for seed-to-soil contact.

Keep soil moist until germination (7–12 days).

Maintenance:

Mow to 1.5–2.5 inches, every 7–10 days in season

Fertilize lightly in spring & fall with balanced fertilizer

Overseed every 2–3 years to maintain density

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Leigh Creeping Red Fescue

Trusted seed quality with high purity & germination standards

Shade-loving turf solution for hard-to-grow areas

Resilient, eco-conscious, and easy-care grass

Provides an elegant, carpet-like lawn year after year

Ideal For

Homeowners wanting lush lawns under trees or shade

Farmers or landscapers improving shaded pastures & slopes

Parks & public landscapes

Golf courses needing shade coverage & roughs

Eco-friendly lawns requiring low input & care

Content

Seed Type: Cool-season, perennial grass (Festuca rubra ssp. rubra)

Growth Habit: Creeping via rhizomes

Texture: Fine, dense, soft underfoot

Color: Rich, deep green with slight bluish tint

Durability: Moderate foot traffic tolerance

Climate Suitability: USDA Zones 2–7, cooler & coastal climates

Multiple Sizes Available

5lbs – Small patch repair

10lbs – Small lawns & shaded garden areas

15lbs – Mid-sized lawns & overseeding projects

20lbs – Large landscapes, parks, & commercial seeding