Rhizomatous Tall Fescue (RTF)

RTF© is an advanced generation of turf-type tall fescue which produces rhizomes. A rhizome is an underground stem that penetrates laterally through the soil to spread the plant. Rhizomes send shoots up to the soil surface while extending new roots downward, forming a new plant. The rhizomatous nature of RTF is similar to Kentucky bluegrass. However, unlike Kentucky bluegrass RTF will survive the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions.

Self-repairing Turf

  •     Quickly fills in damaged or open spots with new shoots of grass
  •     High level of traffic tolerance
  •     Dense turf without open areas prevents weed growth

Strong, deep root system and drought tolerance

  •     Rapid development of a deep root system
  •     Excellent drought and heat tolerance with less irrigation
  •     Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions

Grows great in sun or shade

  •     Excellent in the transition zone climate and other tall fescue turf regions
  •     Will not brown out in the intense summer heat
  •     One of the most shade tolerant cool season grasses

Excellent color and density

  •     Has fine leaves which produce a very dense, uniform sod
  •     Early spring greenup
  •     Withstands stressful hot temperatures and keeps its rich green color

Excellent insect and disease resistance

  •     Endophyte enhanced for improved insect, disease and drought tolerance
  •     Environmentally friendly, reduces chemical and fertilizer inputs

Improved value for the turf professional

  •     RTF sod requires less overseeding, has fewer weed problems and prevents "wide-leafed ugly clumps" of tall fescue plants
  •     Young plants first build the root and shoot system; then concentrate on producing rhizomes. With RTF sod, the rhizomes are already developed
  •     RTF sod, with the aid of rhizomes anchors itself faster, water requirements are reduced and turf can be used sooner

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