Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue, Tall Fescue Grass Seeds for Lawn, 7 lb

I used this seed to improve the look of my lawn in late spring of 2025. I definitely missed the window and the seed did not germinate. However, this spring the seed did germinate and all I can say is WOW! My lawn is thick green and lush! Glad my user error worked!!

In the areas I used it for patch it grew quickly and filled in well. It blended in well with the Kentucky bluegrass. I patched with the Fescue due to the high traffic across that area. Same color, thicker blades. In the areas I over seeded I have no idea. Although I frequently sit now on the porch and watch the grass grow I can't tell. I can tell you though Pennington is a good brand and I have always had good results with the brand.

Poor germination. Bought this more than once. Same lousy results. UPDATE: Planted about May 1st. Very dry here. this spring. Finally rained heavy past two weeks. seeds NOW germinated. I should have watered more...

Head to head with Lesco's Tall Fescue (linked for reference below) just isn't a fair fight! I am not a landscape professional, horticulturist, or grass-ophile, but I do take good care of and pride in my lawn. I recently undertook a small restoration- mostly preparing and seeding bare spots, but also a deep core aeration, dethatching and topping/blending Leafgro for my whole yard. I live in the mid-Atlantic and the seasons can be challenging for grass- cold winters, hot summers, and sometimes protracted draughts during both, other times, swampy, muggy, and wet. I am fortunate to have good, consistent soil. In late September, after lawn preparation, to ideally insulate against pros and cons of each and create a hardier lawn, I seeded with both Lesco's Tall Fescue and Penninton's Rebels Tall Fescue. As you can hopefully see in the attached pictures and video, after 10 days in optimal conditions- off and on light rain, sunny 75 degree days, and cool 50 degree nights- the Lesco seed germinated nicely; nearly 100%. The Rebels, on the other hand, had ZERO germination- ZERO growth. Hear me people- ZILCH, ZED, NADA- absolutely none. I had high hopes because of Pennington's reputation and success I have had with some of their other products. Frankly, I have NO IDEA why this seed comprehensively failed. Perhaps it was just really, Really, REALLY old stock. Regardless, I am supremely disappointed and soured on the Pennington brand. Good luck with your lawns and consider some other fescue suppliers/brands before using Rebels. Lesco's Option: https://www.amazon.com/Lesco-Transition-Fescue-Grass-Blend/dp/B0CJP7WX2V/ref=sr_1_7?crid=C7LHJRJS7O49&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.N2CI4ErTC2IlJF8Y6ucA8vXulNqTkfvPUelhQv-KwMsknI2A19DVlcYdGO1mZEJTRyLnhqfjTpJJ0cPJavwyxCyMy_xBA2uM76S5xIfCFtXVRcZI2Lh5X-4Ywld-f13XxQV6LzvZ0LaiUO2xahE8t5VoZE3NgyMz1U0TvqrHMQXnyfPKEpT5ekNt9l9wveXDo3UxtXQAL2DPuFtc9YWNCYQGUyqfh5UIaHVoJ5Sp6mc6MRmR_UVbLBRxFnjn_haO0TgCcIYTnj0GdRs59bNLV5YLjU4muwTNQEI-zllfoYw._b5ip3rO-tgkErp8v_dLyo8ekwVxXeffb_tlYgEqr2k&dib_tag=se&keywords=lesco%2Btall%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&qid=1760111904&sprefix=lesco%2Btall%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-7&th=1

Grows a little too quickly for my taste, but that's better than the opposite.

Pennington seems to have the lowest germination rate out of any seed I've used. But I do keep going back to it because its price point is great, and once it does take hold, its far superior in aesthetic and durability. Its a great Hardy grass that stands up well to traffic and dogs.

Hello, I'm somewhat of a grass growing novice. I did plant this and it grew unexpectedly well but in the end I did not like how it looked with the rest of my lawn (not the product's fault). I spent 4 hours removing the tall fescue I recently grew with a weed puller, re-soiling and planting a thinner/finer grass. The reason I'd give this product positive reviews is that the product grew really well and it did have deep roots. The issue is I didn't know it would look so bunchy in my lawn and it seemed to be growing faster than my other grass which caused an uneven lawn. If I needed this grass to prevent soil erosion such as my backyard where no one really sees or go much I would buy this product again. The roots being that deep definitely has benefits and requires less maintenance eventually. It is also removable if with a weed puller or I'm sure herbicides if you need to change grass types or don't like it. Update: I've increased the review to 5 stars after trying many other grasses. I landscaped/cleared brush on a large steep hill to improve access to my backyard as my house is built into a hill. I removed so much plant life that I wanted to replace it with grass asap. I chose this grass again due to low maintenance and it is starting to grow.

Prior to my purchase, my fields were barren. It was as though a 16th century army had salted the earth. Then, behold, the winds whispered of a “Pennington” selling seed called “the Rebels”. I sowed the seeds of rebellion apparently and now my field is demanding secession. I suspect I’ll have to cut this down soon enough (to about 3 1/4”) because it’s growing by the day. Anyway. 10/10 would buy again.