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Thermal Blue
Scotts recently introduced a new bluegrass variety that thrives even south of the transition zone. It's called Thermal Blue.
Thermal Blue combines the heat tolerance of turf-type tall fescue with the exceptional turf qualities of Kentucky Bluegrass.
Not only does Thermal Blue stand up to heat extremely well, it shows outstanding shade hardiness, particularly in the South.
Thermal Blue is is resistant to brown patch and other diseases, and its aggressive rhizome development gives it remarkable wear tolerance.
With a fine leave texture and four-season color in the southern regions, the grass produces a beautiful appearance as good or better than any other warm-season variety.
Independent testing
Independent testing during the summer at Auburn University showed that Thermal Blue excelled at locations where bluegrasses traditionally don't perform well—under any circumstance. The research demonstrated that Scotts new Heat-Tolerant Blue Grass Seed produces the best density and turf quality of all the cool season grasses tested, even tall fescue. Thermal Blue, featured in New Heat-Tolerant Blue also outperformed tall fescue when exposed to other summer challenges, including growing well in the shade and a higher resistance to brown patch. Other university studies, from Ohio State University to Kansas State University, had similar results in tests showing Thermal Blue’s ability to germinate, withstand heat and disease and establish a thick root system.
Thermal Blue—Passing the Test
Thermal Blue—featured in Scotts new Heat-Tolerant Blue has been tested and excels in many areas where tall fescue fall short:
- Rapid establishment and excellent recoverability
- Better disease resistance to brown patch vs tall fescue
- Superior performance in shade vs tall fescue
- It’s superior rhizome system helps it recover without the reseeding that tall fescue requires
Thermal Blue is recommended for lawns as far south as Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.
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