Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Sports Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9. Excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately dense, upright turf with medium-coarse texture. Reaches heights up to 3-4 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips and prominent veins. Vexation is rolled with a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Prefers well-drained soils with good drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly. Requires low to moderate maintenance and infrequent fertilization.
Identified on 9/30/2026