Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3, excellent transition zone tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9; excellent cold hardiness and superior heat tolerance for a cool-season grass, staying green longer into summer.
About This Grass
Forms a somewhat coarse, upright clump up to 3 feet tall if unmowed, bright to medium green color.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and smooth to slightly rough margins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forming a moderately dense sward.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; moderate water needs with deep, infrequent irrigation; highly drought-tolerant once established in well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance requirement with infrequent fertilization.