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 good heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with a coarse texture, growing upright to 2-4 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short, infrequent rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, and high drought tolerance in loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance requirement.
Identified on 9/27/2026