Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance for a cool-season grass, remains green longer into winter.
About This Grass
Upright growth habit reaching up to 4 feet if unmowed, medium-green color, coarse texture with prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, ribbed upper surface, smooth shiny underside, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forms moderately dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate drought tolerance once established, adapts well to most soils with a preferred pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth, low to moderate fertilizer needs, medium maintenance level.
Identified on 10/5/2026