Tall Fescue mixed with White Clover
Schedonorus arundinaceus (Trifolium repens) · Cool-season, Perennial, C3 grass
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass and Pasture Mix
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9, good heat and cold tolerance, highly suitable for the transition zone.
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Pooideae (Fabaceae for clover)
Variety / Cultivar
Standard turf-type tall fescue blend
About This Grass
Medium to coarse-textured turfgrass growing in tufts, heavily intermixed with white clover. Bright to medium green color, medium density when established, featuring upright growth and visible seed head spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-coarse width (3-6mm), flat shape, pointed tips, medium green color, rolled vernation in the bud, prominent parallel veins on the upper surface, with a short membranous ligule and small or absent auricles.
Root System
Deep fibrous root system going down several feet, moderate establishment speed, low thatch-forming tendency, excellent drought avoidance due to deep roots.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Europe, widely naturalized and cultivated across North America
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short, infrequent rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to moderate shade; requires moderate watering once established; good drought tolerance compared to other cool-season grasses; prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Ideal mowing height between 2.5 and 4 inches, mowed weekly during peak growth, requires moderate fertilization (2-3 lbs N per 1000 sq ft annually), medium maintenance level.
Special Characteristics
Good wear tolerance, moderate to good shade tolerance, excellent drought recovery, good disease and insect resistance, very effective for erosion control.
Ecological Information
Introduced species widely used for lawns and pastures; white clover companion fixes atmospheric nitrogen and provides high value for pollinators like bees; provides good soil stabilization.