Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3, excellent transition-zone tolerance.

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control.

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 through 9; exhibits strong heat and cold tolerance with minimal winter dormancy.

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 inches, maintaining medium green color year-round.

Blade Characteristics

Wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming dense clumps.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires moderate watering, and prefers well-drained loamy soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate fertilization and low-to-moderate maintenance.

Identified on 9/25/2026