Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, tolerating both summer heat and winter cold while staying semi-evergreen.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, medium-green turf with upright growth reaching 2 to 4 inches when maintained.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades featuring prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, rolled vernation, and no noticeable auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming a dense crown with occasionally short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and good drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow between 2.5 and 4 inches regularly; requires low to medium maintenance.
Identified on 9/25/2026