Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Erosion Control, Pasture
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 through 7, offering excellent heat and cold tolerance with winter dormancy in colder regions.
About This Grass
Forms a coarse-textured, deep green turf growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged, producing open panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, and rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type grass with short rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requires moderate watering, and tolerates drought well in clay or loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires low to moderate fertilization and maintenance.
Identified on 9/25/2026