{"id":12475,"date":"2018-06-25T14:57:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-25T17:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=12475"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T19:45:53","slug":"grass-types-for-lawns-indianapolis-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/indiana\/indianapolis\/grass-types-for-lawns-indianapolis-in\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Grass Types for Indianapolis Lawns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indianapolis is home to spring art fairs, fall colors, major car races (400\/500), a booming downtown, and really big lawns. Knowing the best grass types for Indianapolis will increase the odds that your yard will stay green and healthy year-round.<\/p>    <p>In fact, Indianapolis reportedly has the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/lot-size-home-size-in-top-20-biggest-us-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">largest lawns in America<\/a>, and Kentucky Bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue, and fine fescue are the best grasses to keep your yard lush.<\/p>    <p>Here is a guide to the best types of grass for Indianapolis lawns:<span class=\"c-message__edited_label\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">&nbsp;<br><\/span><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Kentucky Bluegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky Bluegrass Blades Close Up\" class=\"wp-image-91813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kentucky-Bluegrass-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kentucky bluegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/kentucky-bluegrass-blades-close-1392558278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joshua Boman<\/a> \/ Shutterstock \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Kentucky Bluegrass is the first grass that should be chosen and planted in the state of Indiana. This grass is explicitly grown in the colder areas of the state and considered one of the best quality turf grasses.<\/p>    <p>Kentucky Bluegrass makes a finely textured lawn, without the need to reseed, grow in damaged parts of the yard and fill-in. It&#8217;s a winter hardy grass with the newer varieties more resistant against lawn diseases. You can mix it with fine fescue to use in a shady area, but it grows best in full sun areas.<\/p>    <p>Depending on where Kentucky Bluegrass is grown it can take up to three months to begin to develop and become established. Planting in September will give you the best results.<\/p>    <p>Lawn Mowing Height: 2 to 3.75 inches<\/p>    <p> <strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jonathan-Green-Maker-Grass-3-Pound\/dp\/B003AYR3FI?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-25&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=992e40d3b70e4e06f03e1dea0e878d92&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jonathan Green (11970) Blue Panther Kentucky Bluegrass Grass Seed<\/a> (3 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SeedRanch-Midnight-Kentucky-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B00GGSM6FM?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679594926&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-6&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=7fa7ca16277756d72484672e85e039b3&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SeedRanch Midnight Kentucky Bluegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jacklin-Seed-Biltmore-Bluegrass-Certified\/dp\/B07T6XQHCK?crid=27GQP3B1R3AD0&amp;keywords=kentucky+blue+grass+seeds+for+lawn&amp;qid=1679595025&amp;sprefix=kentucky+blue+grass+seed%2Caps%2C125&amp;sr=8-7&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=df49b30f6042f7bab0359ab2347fc028&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Jacklin Seed &#8211; Biltmore Blue Blend &#8211; 100% Kentucky Bluegrass<\/a> (5 lbs.)<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Perennial Ryegrass<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1.jpg\" alt=\"perennial ryegrass\" class=\"wp-image-96449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/perennial-ryegrass-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Perennial ryegrass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MADF9vY_EJI-perennial-or-winter-ryegrass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">arousa<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Perennial ryegrass is usually blended with Kentucky Bluegrass. The combination of how fast the ryegrass grows works well with the length of time the bluegrass takes to become established. It has a good tolerance for drought, is fine textured but has a little less tolerance of cold than the bluegrass does.<\/p>    <p>Lawn Mowing Height:&nbsp;2 to 3.75 inches<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Champion-Rye-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B0040B6SO2?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3KP4PUPMP96T0&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzRFFJVkQySlYzSjFKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDQ2MzM4M0ZOMkNZTlJITTAzRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTM3Mjk4MzlLTTdCM1hYMzdLRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU%3D&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=aa58237b6f78fa5b8293bdc1db80c50f&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Perennial Ryegrass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ProTurf-Grass-Seed-Eretz-Willamette\/dp\/B07N9YHPMP?keywords=Perennial+Ryegrass&amp;qid=1679596157&amp;sr=8-6&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=ab0aefbd3fec33fbe29ccf449a93318a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz ProTurf Perennial Ryegrass Fine Lawn Seed<\/a> (choose your size) <\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Tall Fescue<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1.jpg\" alt=\"tall fescue\" class=\"wp-image-94295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/3863142192_5ee6dd93d7_c-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tall fescue. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3863142192\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Tall fescue is a great grass to use in a low-maintenance area where grass with a coarser texture doesn&#8217;t matter. It will grow in soil which is low in nutrients, has good tolerance to infestations of diseases and insects, and doesn&#8217;t need much maintenance.<\/p>    <p>Tall fescue does establish itself rapidly but at a slower rate than perennial ryegrass.<\/p>    <p>When fully established, tall fescue has a deep rooting system. It has outstanding tolerance for wear, tolerates drought and tends to stay green for most of the Indiana summer without extra watering.<\/p>    <p>The seedlings of tall fescue aren\u2019t cold tolerant and most likely will die if planted late in the season. But, seedlings which are well-established and lawns which are fully developed will survive most Indiana winters.<\/p>    <p>Lawn Mowing Height:&nbsp;2 to 3.75 inches<\/p>    <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>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Fine Fescue<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg\" alt=\"Close up image of fine fescue grass with a hand on it\" class=\"wp-image-86807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-646x446.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fine-fescue-grass-768x530.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fine fescue. Photo Credit: Aaron Patton \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/turf.purdue.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purdue&#8217;s Turfgrass Science Program<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>The types of fine fescue are red, hard and chewing fescue which are all fine-leaved turf grasses. These fescues are suited for low fertility soil, shade, soils with little moisture and soils with pH levels which are unfavorable.<\/p>    <p>Fine fescues need soil which is well-drained and a little on the dry side Fine fescues are rarely planted alone but are mixed with other cool-season turf grasses for low maintained or lawns which are shady.<\/p>    <p>The best time for you to seed your lawn is late August through early October. This is because the cooler temperatures will keep the grass seed from drying out. There&#8217;s still sufficient rain and sun to encourage new growth before the grass goes into hibernation.<\/p>    <p>The grass seed also has a better chance of establishing because weeds and crabgrass start to die off. You can also plant your lawn in the early spring, from the first part of March into mid-May because of plentiful rain and cool conditions in Indianapolis<\/p>    <p>Lawn Mowing Height:&nbsp;2 to 3.75 inches<\/p>    <p><strong>Grass Seed Options: <br><\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Legacy-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B004MNATTS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679593996&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-5&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=5df3f63d0b577398c42fa053986ba97a&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Legacy Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (5 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Eretz-Oregon-Grown-Grass-Seed\/dp\/B07XYK5HQS?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-7&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=2501fce967a10951a9bfaa4e47265eeb&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Eretz Creeping Red Fine Fescue Seed<\/a> (choose your size)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Creeping-Fescue-Shade-Tolerant\/dp\/B0BLMJGBG9?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine+fescue+grass+seed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine+fescue+grass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-26&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=d0e223365e80fa2a1f6573823355daab&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Creeping Red Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (25 lbs.)<br>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Outsidepride-Hard-Fine-Fescue-Grass\/dp\/B07MC95N45?crid=IG9ZGUBBC4N&amp;keywords=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Bseed&amp;qid=1679594148&amp;sprefix=fine%2Bfescue%2Bgrass%2Caps%2C136&amp;sr=8-12-spons&amp;ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.d977788f-1483-4f76-90a3-786e4cdc8f10&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzMjhGVTBUQThRUlMzJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNjcxOTMxM1ZBUkwwOVBRQjFRVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUExMDMwMzk4MUgzWjFTU1UyQTNLSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=lawnstarterla-20&amp;linkId=326c8123ac5fe26edbf0796645d16317&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Outsidepride Hard Fine Fescue Grass Seed<\/a> (10 lbs.)<\/p>    <p>Need help choosing a grass type for your lawn? Visit our <a href=\"\/indianapolis-in-lawn-care\">Indianapolis lawn care<\/a> page to get in touch with a professional!<\/p>    <p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LawnStarter participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. LawnStarter earns revenue from products promoted in this article.<\/span><\/i><\/p>    <p>Main Photo Credit: Lawn mowed by a LawnStarter pro in Indianapolis, IN.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indianapolis is home to spring art fairs, fall colors, major car races (400\/500), a booming downtown, and really big lawns. 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