Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7; exhibits excellent heat and cold tolerance, remaining semi-evergreen in milder winters
About This Grass
Forms a deep green, uniform turf with a medium-coarse texture, standing upright and reaching up to 3 feet if un-mowed
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming a dense, slightly coarse turf with slow upward spread via short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; requires moderate watering with good drought tolerance once established in well-drained soil
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate fertilization and occasional aeration with medium maintenance level