Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control, Sports
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting strong cold tolerance and excellent heat resilience for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse to medium-textured turf with an upright growth habit, reaching typical lawn heights of 2 to 3 inches. Features a vibrant medium-green color that holds up well through moderate heat.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, rolled vernation in the bud shoot, and a membranous ligule with no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass forming dense clumps with very short, slow-spreading rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering. Highly drought-tolerant once established and adapts well to various well-draining soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches to promote root depth and health. Requires moderate maintenance including regular mowing and occasional fertilization.