Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7. Good cold and superior heat tolerance for a cool-season grass, remaining semi-evergreen in milder winters.
About This Grass
Forms a somewhat coarse, upright lawn reaching 2 to 4 inches in height. Medium to dark green color with good wear and heat tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent veins; rolled vernation with a short ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires moderate watering and prefers well-drained, fertile soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly. Low to moderate maintenance level requiring standard fertilization and occasional overseeding.