Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3 pathway, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 through 9, exhibiting strong cold tolerance and good summer heat resistance.
About This Grass
Forms coarse, upright tufts reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmown, with medium-green color and prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-to-wide blades with pointed tips, ribbed upper surfaces, and prominent auricles clasping the stem.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming a moderately dense clump.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, high drought tolerance, and adapts to well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires low to moderate fertilization and maintenance.
Identified on 9/30/2026