Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 8, showing good 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 parallel veins, rolled vernation, and absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with occasional short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate drought tolerance and preference for well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly; requires low to moderate maintenance and infrequent fertilization.
Identified on 9/24/2026