Fescue Rescue Grass Seed

Name: Fescue Rescue Grass Seed
Brand: Sunday
SKU: BSS1001
Price: 31.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (43 reviews)

$31

(1) 5 lb bag of seed, covers up to 2,500 sq. ft.

43 reviews

Cool-Season

Sunday Fescue Rescue tall fescue grass seed 5 lb bag with green and white label

Fescue Rescue Grass Seeds - Grow a green lawn

Fescue grass seed blend for northern, transitional climates

The cool-season lawn rescue for drought, heat, and bare spots.

Drought-tolerant tall fescue blend for cool-season lawns that need rescuing. Disease resistant, dark green, fast-growing. Northern and transitional only.

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The tougher things get, the greener it grows

Fescue Rescue is a tall fescue grass seed mix built from three premium turf-type cultivars. Deep roots, dark green color, and drought tolerance that keeps your lawn alive when the neighbors' goes crispy. It handles disease, insects, and heavy foot traffic. Overseed thin spots or start fresh, then pair it with a custom lawn plan for even better roots.

What makes Fescue Rescue Grass Seed different

Stays green through heat and drought
99.9% weed-free with 85% germination rate
Grows in full sun to partial shade
Works for overseeding or starting new lawns
Handles foot traffic without giving up
A-LIST approved for quality and sustainability

Ingredients

Turf-type tall fescue variety 1, selected for dark green color and deep root development. Turf-type tall fescue variety 2, selected for drought tolerance and disease resistance. Turf-type tall fescue variety 3, selected for wear tolerance and insect resistance. Individual cultivar names are proprietary and not listed on the product label. All three are A-LIST approved.

How to use

Plant in spring or fall when temperatures stay between 55 to 75 degrees F. You can also dormant seed in winter below 40 degrees F.

Prep your soil. Rake to loosen the top layer and remove debris so seed makes good contact with dirt.
Spread your seed. For overseeding, use 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. For new lawns or heavy repair, use 8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.
Cover lightly. Rake a thin layer of soil or compost over the seed. You want contact, not burial.
Water consistently. Keep the soil moist (not soaked) until you see sprouts. Expect them in 6 to 12 days.
Hold off on mowing. Let your new grass reach about 3 to 4 inches before the first cut.

FAQ

When is the best time to plant Fescue Rescue?

Fescue Rescue grows best when planted in spring or fall, with temperatures between 55 to 75 degrees F. You can also dormant seed in winter when temps hold below 40 degrees F.

How long does Fescue Rescue take to sprout?

Fescue Rescue typically sprouts in 6 to 12 days. Keep the soil moist but not soaked until you see new growth. Avoid letting the seed dry out during this window.

How much Fescue Rescue do I need for my lawn?

For overseeding, use 2 lbs of Fescue Rescue per 1,000 sq ft. For new lawns or heavy repair, use 8 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. One 5 lb bag covers up to 2,500 sq ft when overseeding.

Does Fescue Rescue grow in shade?

Fescue Rescue grows well in full sun to partial shade. It performs best with at least a few hours of direct sunlight. For heavily shaded yards, consider a fine fescue blend instead.

What is A-LIST certification on Fescue Rescue?

Fescue Rescue carries A-LIST approval, which means every cultivar meets high standards for quality, sustainability, and reduced maintenance needs. It is a third-party quality mark for grass seed.

What is the difference between tall fescue and fine fescue?

Tall fescue, like Fescue Rescue, has wider blades, deeper roots, and stronger drought tolerance. Fine fescue has thinner blades and handles heavy shade better. Both are cool season grasses.

Documents

Fescue Rescue Label

Fescue Rescue Safety Data Sheet

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Angelia

Verified Buyer

LocationDenver, Colorado

Amazing customer service and products

The fescue Rescue grass seed did wonders for our grass. It was virtually all dead. And this stuff brought it back to life and we live in the semi desert. DENVER COLORADO. THANK YOU SUNDAY LAWN

Published date

10/17/23

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Ali

Verified Buyer

LocationBoise, Idaho

Tons of green growth

This seed blend combined with Sunday’s fertilizers worked awesome for our struggling Idaho lawn. I seeded 3 times over the course of about 2 months and we had tons of growth and it’s continuing to fill in bare spots months later.

Published date

10/12/23

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Jayme B.

LocationUtah

Watch out for clumping fescue!

I debated adding a star because it did germinate…after using I started getting dark clumps of fescue over my lawn, sure enough reading the label closer and talking with support found that the mix has clumping fescue in it. Absolutely ruined the look and feel of my lawn. It’s now super bumpy due to t...

Published date

05/17/26

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Sara

Verified Reviewer

LocationBoston

Lawn is looking amazing with this seed

Works great!

Published date

05/12/25

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sook s.

Verified Reviewer

fescue Rescue grass seed is amazing

it just great I'm overseeding this fescue rescue for a patch on a bare area It sprouts dark green grass. I ordered two more bags. thank you

Published date

05/09/25

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Matt W.

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High expectations, no results

Filled in this hole from a concrete block with fresh topsoil. Generously seeded and carefully raked in, then watered every day for 4 weeks. Nothing going on. Pretty disappointed.

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We're sorry to hear that your results weren't as expected! Sunday normally works wonders, but every lawn is unique and can experience different challenges from one season to another. Have you connected with your Yard Advisor yet? They're here to help you make the most of your products. You can reach them at [email protected] or by calling 415-903-6932.

Published date

10/16/24

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Verified Reviewer

LocationAurora, CO

Do not buy!

It has zero germinazione. Do not buy it.

Sunday

We're sorry to hear that this was your experience with Sunday! There are a few factors that may have affected your seed germination. 1. Applying the correct rate (or amount of seed). By over-application, we're referring to applying outside of our labeled and recommended seed rates. Over-application of seed can result in too much seed in a single area and cause it to not germinate successfully. 2. Watering correctly is critical. The soil needs to be moist, but not saturated, until grass has germinated. If it gets dried out even for a few days, it may not grow from the soil. 3. Germination rates should be about 7-21 days, but can be more if conditions are not quite right.

Published date

07/18/24

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Luna H.

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LocationLayton, Utah

Added more weeds to my lawn

My front and back yards are not connected. I have cement and space between each. My back yard had a small amount of thistle in one area, for many years, has NEVER spread before. I used to just mow over them and they would grow back slow. I had dandelions from my front yard neighbor. I purchased the ...

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We're sorry to hear that your experience was not as expected! If you've recently raked or tilled your area in order to spread new seed, you may have disturbed a seed bank in your lawn, which can lead to new weeds that you haven't experience before. It sounds like the thistle in your lawn was well-established; these mature weeds can require multiple applications of weed control. For best results, apply in direct heat and sunlight, and try removing any seed heads and splitting the stems of mature weeds before applying weed control.

Published date

07/13/24

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Cameron G.

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LocationCortlandt Manor, NY

Little to no germination

I applied several bags of this a couple of weeks ago for a Spring seeding and there were many bare spots I was trying to fill in. After weeks of watering and rain, and proper temperatures, I see very little germination in some places, and none in others. Hard to tell how it's worked on the rest of t...

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Published date

05/18/24

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