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 drought tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with a deep green color. Reaches up to 3 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Rolled vernation with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moderate watering and prefers well-drained clay or loam soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Medium maintenance level requiring occasional fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026