Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3 pathway, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 8, possessing superior heat and drought tolerance compared to other cool-season grasses while going semi-dormant in extreme cold.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf with medium-green color and high wear tolerance. Matures into an open panicle seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and rolled vernation. Lacks auricles with a short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming a dense crown, spreading slowly via very 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 well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate maintenance with standard seasonal fertilization.