Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-7, excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with a slightly coarse texture, growing 2 to 4 inches tall.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins, folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with occasional short rhizomes, forms moderately dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, highly drought-tolerant once established, adapts to most soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches, moderate maintenance level with regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026