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, offering excellent heat tolerance for a cool-season grass and good winter hardiness.
About This Grass
Forms a deep-rooted, upright clump growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, featuring medium-green color and prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-to-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, folded vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with a dense, slightly coarse growth pattern and very slow spread via short rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and high drought tolerance in well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026