Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance with year-round green in transition zones.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse, upright clump reaching up to 3 feet if unmowed, featuring medium-green color and prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with occasional short rhizomes, forming dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, excellent drought tolerance once established, adaptable to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance requirement.
Identified on 9/27/2026