Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 through 7, excellent cold hardiness and good heat tolerance for a cool-season grass.

About This Grass

Tufted, dark green turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmanaged, medium texture, with an open panicle seed head.

Blade Characteristics

Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and auricles present.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forms dense clumps

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, excellent drought tolerance, prefers well-drained loamy soil.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches, low to moderate maintenance, high wear tolerance.

Identified on 9/27/2026