Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance, semi-evergreen in milder climates.
About This Grass
Upright, coarse bunchgrass growing 2 to 4 feet tall with light green to dark green foliage and narrow panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide leaves with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with short rhizomes, forms dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate water requirements, high drought tolerance once established, adaptable to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches if used as turf, or manage as pasture forage with low to moderate maintenance.
Identified on 10/10/2026