Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4-7, excellent cold tolerance and good heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with a coarse texture, growing upright to 2-3 feet if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, highly drought tolerant in clay or loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5-4 inches frequently, low-to-moderate fertilization and maintenance level.
Identified on 9/27/2026