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, excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, upright growth habit, dark green color, reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins and pointed tips; rolled vernation with a short membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate drought tolerance, thrives in well-drained fertile soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, low to moderate fertilization, medium maintenance level.
Identified on 9/28/2026