Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 4 to 7, excellent heat and cold tolerance

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, deep green turf growing 2 to 4 inches tall with high wear tolerance

Blade Characteristics

Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and rough margins

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type, forming dense tufts with slow spread via short rhizomes

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, high drought tolerance, adaptable to various soils

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches frequently, moderate maintenance level

Identified on 10/20/2026
Tall Fescue - Schedonorus arundinaceus | Grass Identifier