Identified grass
Tall Fescue
90% confidenceMountain West - Cool Season
Editor's note
Identified as Tall Fescue with 90% confidence in New Mexico's Mountain West zone. Tall Fescue is the cool-season grass of choice in transition-zone and high-altitude markets where summer heat would defeat KBG. Albuquerque's high desert combines cool winters with intense sun, and Tall Fescue's deep roots carry it through the summer better than other cool-season grasses.
Care tips
- Water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
- Mow at a height of 2.5 to 3.5 inches.
- Fertilize in early spring and fall for best results.