Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 through 7, tolerant of both winter cold and summer heat

About This Grass

Coarse-textured, upright turf with a rich green color and high heat tolerance for a cool-season grass

Blade Characteristics

Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent veins; rolled in the bud

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type forming a dense turf with short rhizomes

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade; moderate water needs with good drought tolerance once established

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly; medium maintenance level with moderate fertilization

Identified on 10/14/2026