Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 9 with excellent heat and drought tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with upright growth reaching up to 3 feet if unmanaged. Produces an open, panicle seed head at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-coarse blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Folded vernation with distinct ribs on the upper surface.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming a dense crown with occasionally short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade with moderate drought tolerance once established. Prefers well-draining soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly to maintain density. Requires low to moderate fertilization and infrequent aeration.
Identified on 9/27/2026