Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3 grass with good transition-zone tolerance.
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Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering superior heat and drought tolerance compared to other cool-season turfgrasses.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf reaching 2 to 4 feet if unmanaged. Displays a deep medium-green color that persists well into dry periods.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins. Features rolled vernation in the bud shoot and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit forming dense stands, spreading slowly via very short rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering. Highly drought-tolerant once established and adapts to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly to maintain density. Requires moderate maintenance including occasional fertilization and overseeding.