Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering excellent heat and cold tolerance with minimal winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, deep green turf growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, featuring an upright growth habit.
Blade Characteristics
Medium to wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering; highly drought-tolerant once established and adapts to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization and overseeding.
Identified on 9/30/2026