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Fescue and Flooding: No Evergreen Grass Tolerates Standing Water

Fescue is the only evergreen turf for the region but dislikes saturated soil. Occasional ¼-inch flooding may be tolerable if soil isn't compacted. Hardpan often causes failure more than water itself.

See "Caring For Flooded Lawns" for more.

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