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 strong heat and cold tolerance with winter dormancy
About This Grass
Forms a dense turf with a deep green color, medium-coarse texture, and grows 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and folded vernation
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with a dense, upright growth pattern and slow vertical spread
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and good drought tolerance once established
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires medium maintenance and occasional fertilization
Identified on 10/2/2026