Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3, excellent transition-zone tolerance.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture/Forage, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 to 9; exhibits strong heat and cold tolerance and stays green late into winter.
About This Grass
Forms upright, coarse tufts reaching 2 to 4 feet tall if unmown, with a medium-green color and prominent veins.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with pointed tips, ribbed upper surfaces, smooth undersides, and pointed membranous ligules.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type growth habit with short, underground rhizomes forming dense clumps over time.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade; requires moderate watering and adapts well to clay and slightly acidic to neutral soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires low to moderate maintenance and infrequent fertilization.