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, remains semi-evergreen in mild winters.
About This Grass
Coarse-textured, upright turf reaching 2 to 3 feet if unmowed, medium-to-dark green color year-round.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation, and small or absent auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forming dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade, moderate drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained loamy soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly, moderate maintenance requiring occasional fertilization and overseeding.
Identified on 10/9/2026