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, exhibiting excellent heat and cold tolerance while remaining semi-evergreen in mild winters.
About This Grass
Tufted, upright growth reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged. Medium-to-dark green color with coarse texture and open, branched panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation. Auricles are small and blunt with a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, forming dense clumps with short, underground rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate watering needs, high drought tolerance once established, and adaptable to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth. Low-to-moderate maintenance requiring occasional fertilization.