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, offering good heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a somewhat coarse turf reaching up to 3 feet if unmanaged, with a deep green color and good wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with occasional short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements and strong drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly; requires low to medium fertilization and occasional aeration.
Identified on 9/27/2026