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, excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Upright growth habit reaching up to 3 to 4 feet if unmowed, medium-green color, coarse texture with prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, ribbed upper surface, rolled vernation, and prominent parallel veins.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate drought tolerance once established, adaptable to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches, moderate maintenance level requiring regular watering and occasional fertilization.
Identified on 9/27/2026