Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control

Hardiness Zones

USDA zones 4 to 7, high heat and cold tolerance, semi-evergreen in mild winters.

About This Grass

Upright growth up to 4 feet tall if unmowed, medium green color, coarse texture, with an open panicle seed head.

Blade Characteristics

Medium to wide blades with pointed tips, ribbed upper surface, prominent veins, and a membranous ligule with no auricles.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type with short rhizomes, forming a moderately dense sward.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade, moderate watering needs, excellent drought tolerance, and adaptable to various soil types.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, low to moderate fertilization, low maintenance overall.

Identified on 10/12/2026