Cool season
Tall fescue
Often repaired with matching seed or sod during a suitable establishment window.
Grass types
Name the grass before you choose the repair.
The right material depends on how the grass establishes and spreads. Start with season group, then narrow the species and cultivar where possible.
Cool season
Kentucky bluegrass
Can spread into small damage; larger areas may need matching seed or sod.
Warm season
Bermudagrass
Can spread during active growth; hybrid lawns may need matching vegetative material.
Warm season
St. Augustinegrass
Use matching plugs or sod rather than a generic seed repair mix.
See a St. Augustine repair example →Warm season
Zoysiagrass
May recover slowly by spread or be patched with matching plugs or sod.
A field-guide limitation
Photos can narrow the answer. Local context confirms it.
Leaf width, tip shape, growth habit, ligules, stolons, rhizomes, region, and season can all help. For an uncertain identification, take close and whole-lawn photos to local extension before purchasing repair material.
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