Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 to 9, excellent heat and cold tolerance.

About This Grass

Forms a coarse-textured, upright turf reaching medium height with a bright to medium green color. Tolerates heat and drought well relative to other cool-season grasses.

Blade Characteristics

Medium-wide blades with pointed tips and prominent veins, folded in vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short rhizomes

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun to partial shade, moderate watering, high drought tolerance, adaptable to various soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2.5 to 3.5 inches regularly; moderate maintenance level with occasional fertilization.

Identified on 10/4/2026