{"id":17923,"date":"2020-07-09T16:25:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T19:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=17923"},"modified":"2025-04-04T17:00:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T20:00:26","slug":"best-grass-types-wichita-kansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/grass-guides\/best-grass-types-wichita-kansas\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Best Grass Types in Wichita"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wichita\u2019s hot summers and cold winters make it a challenge for homeowners to choose a grass type for their lawn.<\/p>

Warm-season grass or cool-season grass? Warm-season grass will grow best during Wichita’s summer months but will be too hard to maintain in cold winter. Cool-season grass thrives in winter but will undergo heat stress in summer.<\/p>

You won’t find a turf that will flourish in extreme seasons (part of living in a transition zone<\/a>), but some grasses are more adaptive than others. If opting for a cool-season grass, choose one that tolerates Wichita’s warmer temperatures. This way, the cool-season grass will survive its dormancy when the hot summer arrives.<\/p>

Remember to choose a grass that works for your lifestyle. If you have little time for maintenance and watering, then a drought-resistant and low-maintenance turf will suit you best.<\/p>

Kansas State University recommends four grass types<\/a> for Sedgwick County lawns. Each turf requires a different level of maintenance and holds a unique set of tolerances.<\/p>

1. Tall fescue<\/h2>

Tall fescue, although a cool-season grass, tolerates warm summer temperatures. It stays green during cool seasons but will enter dormancy during severe hot and cold temperatures. Well adapted to both sunny and shady areas, tall fescue creates a coarse-textured lawn with good weed and disease resistance.<\/p>