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 with excellent heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured turf reaching 2 to 4 inches, bright medium green color with high wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Wide blades with prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with deep, infrequent watering and high drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; medium-low maintenance with moderate fertilizer needs.
Identified on 9/27/2026