Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-7, excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with a dark green color. Reaches up to 3 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and pointed auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forms dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, high drought tolerance once established, adapts to most soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches. Low to moderate maintenance requirements.
Identified on 10/21/2026