Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9 with excellent heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, deep green turf reaching typical lawn heights of 2 to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, underground rhizomes forming dense clumps.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water and high drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches; requires low to moderate maintenance.
Identified on 9/29/2026