{"id":115967,"date":"2024-06-30T13:44:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T16:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=115967"},"modified":"2025-04-04T17:05:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:05:25","slug":"best-grass-seed-western-kentucky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-western-kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Grass Seed for Western Kentucky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Western Kentucky is the warmest part of the state, where warm-season grasses adapt well. The best grass seeds for the hot, humid summers and mild winters of western Kentucky are <strong>tall fescue, Zoysiagrass, <\/strong>and<strong> Bermudagrass<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Here we\u2019ll focus on the best grasses for western Kentucky, from LaRue County to the far west parts of the state. To find the best grasses for other parts of the state, read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-kentucky\/\">Best Grass Seed for Kentucky<\/a>.<\/p>    <p>In this article, we\u2019ll dive into each of these grasses, and why they are a good choice for your lawn\u2019s conditions:<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-6aa17356-b84c-4839-abda-cebc6085dcf4\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-western-kentucky\/#0-tall-fescue\" style=\"\">Tall Fescue<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-western-kentucky\/#1-zoysiagrass\" style=\"\">Zoysiagrass<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/kentucky\/best-grass-seed-western-kentucky\/#2-bermudagrass\" style=\"\">Bermudagrass<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-tall-fescue\">Tall Fescue<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue with a hand touching it\" class=\"wp-image-87157\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tall-fescue-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tall Fescue<br>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/TURF-63-W.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aaron J. Patton, Ph.D.<\/a> \/ Turfgrass Extension Specialist at Purdue University<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Commonly used in home lawns, tall fescue is the go-to cool-season turf in Kentucky. With good heat tolerance, tall fescue adapts to all parts of Kentucky, including western Kentucky (where other cool-season grasses may struggle).&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>A dense stand of tall fescue is very competitive with weeds due to this grass&#8217;s fast growth. On the other hand, tall fescue is susceptible to brown patch during hot and wet summers. It has moderate maintenance needs and requires frequent mowing. Learn what goes into the care of this turf in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/tall-fescue-lawn-maintenance-guide\/\">Tall Fescue Lawn Maintenance Guide<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best tall fescue cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Grade 3<\/li>    <li>Firebird 2<\/li>    <li>Hemi<\/li>    <li>Bizem<\/li>    <li>Catalyst<\/li>    <li>Regenerate<\/li>    <li>Falcon IV<\/li>    <li>Falcon V&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Fesnova&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Bullseye&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Terrano<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Triple-Play-Fescue-Grass-Seed-Blend\/dp\/B01DM2AQOM?keywords=Tall%2BFescue%2BGrass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-18&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ff59ac676c7611670afaa853a48ae5a3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Triple-Play Tall Fescue Grass Seed Blend<\/a> (5000 sq ft)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kentucky-Tall-Fescue-Grass-Eretz\/dp\/B079JCZ86Z?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597027&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5133a17e63d1c33949afed19d33db299&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Kentucky 31 K31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Rebels-Fescue-Grass-Pounds\/dp\/B08QC7VV6J?keywords=Tall+Fescue+Grass&amp;qid=1679597348&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzM0UwMDkxWEE1MDNEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjgzODE5MkNSOEVZOElIMUtGRyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTAyNDEzVElNTlZISFQxWjZaJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=4741b0da621e195d1d39086848e623d4&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington The Rebels Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix<\/a> (7 lb.)  <\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-zoysiagrass\">Zoysiagrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg\" alt=\"Zoysiagrass closeup\" class=\"wp-image-64030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zoysiagrass-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Photo Credit:  <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Starr_070906-8519_Zoysia_sp..jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest &amp; Kim Starr<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Western Kentucky is the warmest part of the state, where warm-season grasses can thrive. Although Zoysiagrass is not a popular choice, it can adapt very well in western Kentucky. Once established, Zoysia is very persistent. It withstands the summer heat, droughts, foot traffic, and some shade (and is competitive against common lawn weeds).<\/p>    <p>Zoysiagrass, however, has a long dormancy period in Kentucky, from October up until April. This can be an advantage or a downside depending on your preference: While you won\u2019t have to mow during this period, it gets a straw-brown color that might be unappealing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>See how to care for your Zoysia lawn in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/zoysiagrass\/\">Growing Zoysiagrass: Everything You Need to Know<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best Zoysiagrass cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Zorro<\/li>    <li>Innovation<\/li>    <li>Meyer<\/li>    <li>Zenith<\/li>    <li>Shadow Turf<\/li>    <li>Trinity<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Plug and Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plug-Tray-EZPlug-Plugs\/dp\/B00NMNU098?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-33&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d456cc63585d3b3885eb1541bc4d61f5&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Large Grass Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJD3DTT?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f7f1ff8cbc2a54070a1737ab09e23602&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(50 Full &amp; Lush Grass Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Plugs-Grass-Mature-Individually\/dp\/B08FJC3J1F?crid=1HCXNJK2F4Q38&amp;keywords=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs&amp;qid=1679589246&amp;sprefix=zoysia%2Bgrass%2Bplugs%2Caps%2C129&amp;sr=8-7&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=a63089c1d21ad26ee7d3afb56b18c43d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Plugs <\/a>(100 Plugs)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zoysia-Grass-Seeds-Zoysia-Emerald-Grass-1\/dp\/B07PGBZK8X?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-9&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=555a914ba9b473e9cca89f062af2905b&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoysia Emerald Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Zenith-Zoysia-grass-seeds-1\/dp\/B076B3GXL4?keywords=zoysia+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679588146&amp;sr=8-8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=abb7b80004af7648c72316dcc978aa7c&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zenith Zenith Grass Seeds<\/a> (1\/8 lb. of seeds)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-bermudagrass\">Bermudagrass<\/h2>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bermudagrass grown in a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-68599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pexels-rovenimagescom-949584-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/focus-photography-of-green-bermuda-grass-949584\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pexels<\/a> <\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Common Bermudagrass grows naturally in Kentucky, acting as an invasive weed in many home lawns. However, due to its hardiness and low maintenance needs, it becomes a great option for homeowners searching for practical and drought-resistant turf.<\/p>    <p>Bermudagrass is best suited in full sun areas, being sensitive to cold temperatures and winterkill. Like Zoysiagrass, it remains dormant from October through April. Learn how to care for Bermudagrass in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/bermudagrass-guide\/\">Bermudagrass Guide: Types, Traits, and Care<\/a>.<\/p>    <p><strong>Best Bermudagrass cultivars for Kentucky:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Tahoma 31 (sod, sprigs, or plugs)<\/li>    <li>Latitude 36 (sod, sprigs, or plugs)<\/li>    <li>Northbridge (sod, sprigs, or plugs)&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Monaco (seed)<\/li>    <li>Arden 15 (seed)<\/li>    <li>Rio (seed)<\/li>    <li>Yukon (seed)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br>\u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-One-Step-Complete-Bermudagrass\/dp\/B084NTQ9Z5?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=6cfede1ef89e0e144ace69ab305b3976&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington Bermudagrass Bare Spot<\/a> (5 lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pennington-Smart-Seed-Bermudagrass-Fertilizer\/dp\/B08QRLK7LB?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B08QRLK7LB&amp;pd_rd_r=61743f75-14d7-4844-8eaa-93bdc639b5d4&amp;pd_rd_w=0fMJW&amp;pd_rd_wg=Fz1Yh&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=JNAF2TZ5N6YC4XT6ZR0T&amp;qid=1679579824&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVlhNODZVWjYxSDA1JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzE3MzY2M00zQkUwSUNSSkRWMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzEwMDMxVDJSQjkxWExCQzIxJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f457591a18e0b002e465d202f7bb8968&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pennington Smart Seed Bermudagrass Mix<\/a> (8.75-lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotts-18012A-Turf-Builder-Grass\/dp\/B01NALORRH?content-id=amzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8%3Aamzn1.sym.eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;cv_ct_cx=bermudagrass+seed&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;pd_rd_i=B01NALORRH&amp;pd_rd_r=6fa82460-4f9e-404e-9c2e-317cfb206273&amp;pd_rd_w=v7QOt&amp;pd_rd_wg=k8N6Z&amp;pf_rd_p=eba7bd4e-dedb-4570-b09b-0e101a3c98a8&amp;pf_rd_r=KGEKXV5M2HGJ2JSSXN1G&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=1-4-492482ea-2ad3-4cfe-9d1a-0efc7c5c9374-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzR01SVVJVREtSQzVWJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODM4MTU5QTBEUDNUSlM2S1VQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzI1NjExMzhTMUUySFg4UjFGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=f0576d2c89934ff91d6d0c0c2f87fcbf&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scotts Turf Builder Bermudagrass<\/a> (10-lb. bag)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hancocks-Highlander-Bermuda-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0924T7MYB?crid=3G2QPIAKTWYAD&amp;keywords=bermudagrass+seed&amp;qid=1679580048&amp;sprefix=bermudagrass+seed%2Caps%2C130&amp;sr=8-10&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5137e923-c7be-4142-979c-7c68b6c26f63&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=0baaf3d03bf6300485f48e46456c1b90&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hancock Seed Co. Bermudagrass<\/a> (50-lb. bag)<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-when-to-call-a-pro\">When to Call a Pro<\/h2>    <p>Are you tired of handling lawn care on your own? Are lawn care tasks draining and boring to you? If this is the case, know that you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/ky\">contact a Kentucky lawn care pro<\/a>. We have qualified pros in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/hopkinsville-ky-lawn-care\">Hopkinsville<\/a> and throughout the state. A trusted pro can deal with the boring part while you get only the good one: enjoying your beautiful, lush lawn.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-d31ea49a-a033-4ad5-919d-af1f50eb3dca\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d31ea49a-a033-4ad5-919d-af1f50eb3dca\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-d31ea49a-a033-4ad5-919d-af1f50eb3dca\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Source:<\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-d31ea49a-a033-4ad5-919d-af1f50eb3dca\">  <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.ca.uky.edu\/agcomm\/pubs\/AGR\/AGR52\/AGR52.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Kentucky<\/a><\/p>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p><em>LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter earns revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/em>   <\/p>    <p>Main Image Credit: E.H. Higgins House \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:E.H._Higgins_House.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nyttend<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best grass seeds for western Kentucky are tall fescue, Zoysiagrass, and Bermudagrass. 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