Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 9, exhibiting strong heat and cold tolerance while maintaining semi-evergreen color in mild winters.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, dark green turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmown, featuring upright tillers and open, branching panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with a short, spreading rhizomatous habit forming dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and high drought tolerance in well-drained, fertile soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization and aeration.
Identified on 9/26/2026