Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9; excellent heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright lawn with a deep green color that persists longer in heat than many cool-season grasses.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent veins; rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to moderate shade; deep, infrequent watering with good drought tolerance once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; moderate maintenance requiring occasional fertilization.
Identified on 10/9/2026