Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering good heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Medium to coarse texture with a deep green color, forming a dense turf and growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance level.
Identified on 10/15/2026