Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting excellent cold hardiness and superior heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf growing up to 3 to 4 feet if unmanaged. Medium to dark green color with good wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation. Auricles are absent and the ligule is very short.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with occasional short rhizomes, forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering. Highly drought and heat tolerant once established, preferring well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Requires moderate maintenance and fertilization compared to other cool-season turfgrasses.