Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 7, excellent heat and cold tolerance with good green color retention.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, deep green turf growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, featuring open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation without significant auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with occasional short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Prefers full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, good drought tolerance, and adapts to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches frequently; requires low to moderate fertilization and maintenance.
Identified on 9/28/2026