Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 3 to 8, displaying good heat and drought tolerance while remaining semi-evergreen.

About This Grass

Forms upright clumps, growing up to 3 feet tall if unmown, with a medium-coarse texture and deep green color.

Blade Characteristics

Medium to wide blades featuring prominent parallel veins, pointed tips, and rolled vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type growth habit with short, underground rhizomes forming a moderately dense turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, and adapts well to various well-drained soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly. Moderate maintenance with occasional fertilization.

Identified on 10/11/2026