Chewing's fescue is typically medium green in color and has good shade tolerance. It has a bunch-type growth habit and prefers to grow in low nutrient soils as well as moderately cool climates like coastal regions of the Northwest and Northeast United States/Canada. Chewing’s fescues make up a part of Barenbrug’s popular ‘Dunes’ Mixture.
Bridgeport II chewings fescue has excellent seedling vigor, exceptional density and fast spring green-up. A natural choice in moderate climates when quick establishment and dense cover are a must.This fine leaf fescue is moderately drought-tolerant, and is remarkable under low maintenance conditions. It mixes well with other fine fescue species, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial.