Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting good cold and heat tolerance for a cool-season grass
About This Grass
Upright clump-forming grass reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, bright medium-green color, coarse texture, with an open panicle seed head at maturity
Blade Characteristics
Medium to wide flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, rolled vernation in the bud, and a membranous ligule with absent auricles
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, forming dense clumps without aggressive spreading runners
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water requirements, high drought tolerance once established, and adaptable to various soil types with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, low to moderate fertilization needs, and overall low maintenance