Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 7, excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, coarse-textured turf with dark green color and upright growth. Reaches 2 to 4 feet if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate drought tolerance, adaptable to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance level.
Identified on 10/2/2026