Tall Fescue (mixed with Creeping Charlie weed)
Schedonorus arundinaceus (Glechoma hederacea for broadleaf) · Cool-season, Perennial, C3 grass
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae (Lamiaceae for broadleaf weed)
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass
Variety / Cultivar
Standard turf-type tall fescue blend
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 4-7, highly adaptable in the transition zone.
About This Grass
The image clearly displays narrow, medium green grass blades growing alongside Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), a common round-leaved, scalloped lawn weed. The grass exhibits upright growth with a medium texture.
Blade Characteristics
Blades are medium width (around 3-5mm), flat, with prominent parallel veins on the upper surface and a pointed tip. Vernation is rolled in the bud.
Root System
Deep, extensive fibrous root system providing good drought resistance and moderate traffic tolerance.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe, widely cultivated across temperate regions globally
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Adapts well to full sun and partial shade. Requires moderate watering once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Maintain mowing height between 2.5 to 4 inches. Medium maintenance level.
Special Characteristics
Good heat and drought tolerance compared to other cool-season grasses, moderate shade tolerance, and good disease resistance.
Ecological Information
Commonly used in residential and commercial turfgrass mixtures for erosion control and durability.