Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf and Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance, semi-evergreen in mild winters.
About This Grass
Tufted, upright perennial bunchgrass growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged, with medium-dark green color and coarse texture.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and auricles sometimes present.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps, slow lateral spread via short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water requirement with deep root drought tolerance, adapts to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, low to moderate fertilization, moderate maintenance level.
Identified on 10/20/2026