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, tolerates summer heat and cold winters well.
About This Grass
Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with medium-green color and high wear tolerance.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent parallel veins, rolled vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes
Sunlight & Water Needs
Prefers full sun to partial shade; highly drought-tolerant once established in well-drained soil.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly; low to moderate maintenance requirement.
Identified on 10/9/2026