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 excellent heat and cold tolerance while remaining semi-evergreen in milder winters.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, deep green turf reaching 2 to 4 inches with upright growth and high wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, folded vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps, spreading slowly via short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and high drought tolerance once established in well-drained soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate fertilization and maintenance to remain dense.
Identified on 9/24/2026