Fescue is a european grass, suited to fairly wet environment, and not suited to the typical North American summer of the west, midwest and south. Fescue is part of why everyone waters their lawn--to reproduce a European rainfall regime.
North American native grasses are the best way to go. Search on "north american native grass" for a window on more appropriate grasses.
Here's a link[1] to an article on grass types and drought by Texas Cooperative Extension (via Texas A&M University).
North American native grasses are the best way to go. Search on "north american native grass" for a window on more appropriate grasses.
Here's a link[1] to an article on grass types and drought by Texas Cooperative Extension (via Texas A&M University).
[1] http://publications.tamu.edu/TURF_LANDSCAPE/PUB_turf_Keep%20...