Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting strong cold hardiness and superior heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a deep-rooted, coarse turf growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged. Medium to dark green color with high wear resistance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps, spreading slowly via very short rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; highly drought-tolerant once established. Prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate fertilization and maintenance.