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 excellent heat and cold tolerance with winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmowed, featuring medium-to-dark green color year-round.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation in the bud shoot.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short, infrequent rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate drought tolerance and preference for well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow high at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires medium maintenance with moderate fertilization.
Identified on 10/9/2026