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; excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms upright clumps reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmowed, medium-green color, coarse texture.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips and prominent veins; rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; high drought tolerance once established in well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches; moderate maintenance and fertilization requirements.
Identified on 10/14/2026