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 heat and drought tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching up to 3 to 4 feet if unmanaged. Color is medium to dark green with good wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and folded vernation. Auricles are absent or very small.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with occasional short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade. Requires moderate watering and prefers well-draining soils with a neutral pH.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires low to moderate maintenance and infrequent fertilization.
Identified on 10/2/2026