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, exhibiting strong cold tolerance and good heat resistance for a cool-season grass.
About This Grass
Forms an upright, coarse-textured bunch grass turf with a deep green color. Height ranges from 2 to 4 feet if unmowed, and seed heads are open panicles.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation, and small membranous ligules without auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forms a moderately dense sward.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water requirements, high drought tolerance due to deep roots, and adapts to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; medium maintenance level with moderate fertilization needs.
Identified on 10/8/2026