Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting strong heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Forms a deep-rooted, coarse-textured sward growing up to 3 to 4 feet tall if un-mowed, with bright to medium green color.
Blade Characteristics
Medium to wide blades featuring prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation in the bud.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, slow-spreading rhizomes forming a dense clumped turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, high drought tolerance, and adapts well to clay soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches regularly; medium maintenance level requiring moderate fertilization.
Identified on 9/28/2026