Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass with good transition-zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, demonstrating excellent cold hardiness and superior heat tolerance compared to most cool-season grasses.
About This Grass
Forms upright, coarse clumps reaching up to 3 to 4 feet tall if un-mowed. Features a medium-dark green color and a relatively rough texture.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and rough margins. Vernation is rolled in the shoot, with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming dense clumps, though modern turf-type varieties can have very short rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements. Exhibits high drought tolerance due to a deep root system and adapts well to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth seasons. Requires low to moderate maintenance and moderate fertilization.