Tall Fescue (mixed with broadleaf weed/hemp dogbane)
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, Perennial, C3 grass
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae
Grass Category
Pasture/Forage Grass and Lawn/Turf Grass
Variety / Cultivar
Unknown wild-type or common pasture variety
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9, highly adaptable to transition zones.
About This Grass
Upright growing cool-season grass with coarse texture, medium to dark green color, growing alongside broadleaf vegetation. Height ranges from a few inches when mowed to several feet at maturity if left unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Coarse width (>4mm), flat shape, pointed tips, medium to dark green color, rolled vernation in the bud, prominent parallel veins, with visible auricles and membranous ligule.
Root System
Deep fibrous root system going down several feet, providing excellent drought tolerance and moderate establishment speed.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe, widely naturalized in North America and temperate regions worldwide
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short rhizomes, forming moderate clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Performs best in full sun to partial shade; moderate water needs once established with high drought tolerance due to deep roots.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches; medium maintenance level requiring occasional fertilization and watering.
Special Characteristics
Good wear tolerance, excellent heat and drought tolerance for a cool-season grass, moderate shade and salt tolerance.
Ecological Information
Introduced species widely used for erosion control, pasture, and turf, providing good ground cover and wildlife habitat.