Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, Perennial, C3 grass, highly adapted to the transition zone
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae
Variety / Cultivar
Standard turf-type tall fescue blend
About This Grass
Forms a moderately dense, upright turf with a coarse texture and medium-dark green color
Blade Characteristics
Medium to coarse width blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation in the bud
Root System
Deep, extensive fibrous root system providing excellent drought tolerance and moderate establishment speed
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe, widely naturalized and cultivated across North America
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short, underground rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Performs well in full sun to partial shade; moderate water needs once established
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches; medium maintenance level requiring regular mowing and moderate fertilization
Special Characteristics
Good wear tolerance, superior heat and drought tolerance compared to other cool-season grasses, and good disease resistance
Ecological Information
Introduced species, excellent for erosion control, soil stabilization, and general landscape use in the transition zone