Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9, exhibiting strong heat and cold tolerance with year-round green color in milder climates.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, deep green turf growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged. Produces an open panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, folded vernation, and a short membranous ligule without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with occasional short rhizomes, forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate watering. Highly drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Low to moderate maintenance requiring occasional fertilization and aeration.