Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering good heat and cold tolerance with winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, featuring medium-green color.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and auricles that clasp the stem.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, underground rhizomes forming dense clumps.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water needs and excellent drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently; requires low to moderate maintenance and fertilization.
Identified on 10/11/2026