Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture, Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance, semi-evergreen in mild winters.
About This Grass
Upright tufted form reaching 2 to 4 feet tall with tall open panicle seed heads. Medium-green color with coarse texture.
Blade Characteristics
Wide flat blades with pointed tips, prominent veins, and pointed auricles wrapping the stem.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short rhizomes, forms dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; moderate water needs with high drought tolerance in deep soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches for turf use; low maintenance when used for pasture or erosion control.
Identified on 9/29/2026