Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 through 7, offering good heat and cold tolerance.
About This Grass
Upright, coarse-textured bunchgrass growing 2 to 4 feet tall with distinct terminal panicle seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat leaves with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, and rough margins; folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forming dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; moderate drought tolerance and adaptable to various soil types.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance requirement.
Identified on 9/26/2026