Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 7, exhibiting strong cold tolerance and moderate heat tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with deep green color and high wear tolerance; seed head is an open panicle.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with slow-spreading short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering and excellent drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance and fertilization.
Identified on 10/3/2026