Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 7, exhibiting good heat and cold tolerance with winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms an upright, coarse-textured sward with medium green color that turns brown under stress. Height reaches 2 to 4 feet if unmanaged.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and auricles absent; rolled in vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short rhizomes, forming a moderately dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and good drought tolerance once established in well-draining soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth; moderate maintenance level requiring standard fertilization.
Identified on 10/9/2026