Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 7, excellent heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with a coarse texture, growing upright up to 3 inches.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with pointed tips and prominent veins, folded in the bud.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water needs, highly drought tolerant.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches, low to moderate maintenance.
Identified on 9/30/2026