Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9; excellent heat and cold tolerance with good summer persistence in transition zones.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with dark green color and high wear tolerance; seed head is an open panicle.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation, and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short, underground rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; moderate drought tolerance and prefers well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches; medium maintenance requiring regular fertilization and occasional overseeding.
Identified on 9/24/2026