Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering excellent heat and cold tolerance while remaining semi-evergreen.
About This Grass
Forms coarse, upright clumps reaching up to 4 feet tall with a deep root system. Features medium green color and open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rough margins. Vernation is folded with small auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, forms dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate water. Highly drought tolerant once established and adapts to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 3 to 4 inches regularly. Low maintenance requirements with occasional fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026