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, excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance for a cool-season grass
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 inches with a rich medium-green color and prominent seed heads at maturity
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, folded vernation, and short membranous ligules
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming a dense turf with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, high drought tolerance, and adapts well to various soil types
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, moderate fertilization, and low to moderate overall maintenance level
Identified on 9/24/2026