Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3 pathway, highly tolerant of the transition zone
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, featuring strong heat and drought tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmanaged. Medium to dark green color with good wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide flat blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and a rolled vernation. Lacks noticeable auricles with a very short membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming dense clumps, spreading slowly via very short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Performs best in full sun to partial shade. Requires moderate watering and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Low to moderate maintenance requiring occasional fertilization and aeration.