Tall Fescue

Schedonorus arundinaceus · Cool-season, perennial, C3

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Tall Fescue

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4 through 9, exhibiting strong heat and cold tolerance while maintaining color late into winter.

About This Grass

Forms a moderately coarse, upright turf with a rich green color and high wear tolerance; seed heads are open panicles.

Blade Characteristics

Medium to wide blades with pointed tips, prominent veins on the upper surface, and folded vernation.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Bunch-type forming dense clumps with short, underground rhizomes

Sunlight & Water Needs

Thrives in full sun to partial shade; highly drought tolerant once established with deep root systems.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow at 2 to 3.5 inches; medium maintenance requiring moderate fertilization and infrequent overseeding.

Identified on 10/3/2026