Tall Fescue
Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 4 to 7, exhibiting good cold hardiness and superior heat tolerance compared to other cool-season grasses.
About This Grass
Forms an upright, clump-forming turf with medium-coarse texture and dark green color. Reaches heights up to 2-4 feet if unmowed.
Blade Characteristics
Wide, flat blades with prominent veins, pointed tips, and rough margins; rolled vernation with a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with occasional short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate water requirements; highly drought and heat tolerant once established in well-draining soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 4 inches regularly; requires moderate maintenance including periodic fertilization and overseeding to maintain density.