Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial C3 grass with strong transition zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 3 to 8, possessing excellent heat tolerance for a cool-season grass and going semi-dormant in harsh winters.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf with medium-dark green color. Reaches mature heights up to 2-4 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Features rolled vernation with a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering. Highly drought tolerant once established and adapts to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate maintenance and occasional fertilization.