Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial C3 grass with good transition-zone tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, exhibiting excellent heat and cold tolerance while remaining semi-evergreen.
About This Grass
Forms coarse, upright clumps reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, featuring medium-green color and a rough texture.
Blade Characteristics
Medium to wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, and rough margins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming dense clumps, spreading slowly via short rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements and strong drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires low to moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization.
Identified on 9/27/2026