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, exhibiting good cold tolerance and summer heat resilience
About This Grass
Forms an upright, moderately coarse turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmowed, featuring medium-green color and an open panicle seed head
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, folded vernation, and small or absent auricles
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with a dense, tufted habit and very short, infrequent rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and high drought tolerance in well-drained loamy soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization and aeration
Identified on 10/4/2026