Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 through 7, excellent cold tolerance and good summer heat resilience.
About This Grass
Medium to dark green turf with coarse texture, growing 2 to 4 feet tall if unmanaged. Tolerates heat and drought well.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation; auricles are absent.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type with very short rhizomes, forms moderately dense clumps
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun to partial shade with moderate watering and good drought tolerance; adapts to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches frequently during active growth; moderate maintenance level.
Identified on 10/16/2026