How to Grow and Care for Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue, also known as Festuca Arundinacea, Tall Ryegrass, Kentucky Fescue

Tall Fescue is a durable and adaptable grass, often used in lawns and high-trafficked areas. Key care points include the necessity for full sun exposure and the ability to thrive in a wide range of soil types, though tall Fescue prefers fertile, well-drained soils. Special care should be given to proper watering practices—deep, infrequent watering encourages robust root systems. Mowing should also be regular, maintaining height around 2-3 inches to ensure health and density of the turf.

Watering schedule: Twice per week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Tall Fescue

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Twice per week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	3-11

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Tall Fescue is characterized by its perennial growth, forming dense clumps. It possesses a deep green color with a fine-textured, glossy appearance. The leaves are usually about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) wide, clasping the stem at the base, and can grow up to 12-48 inches (30-122 cm) in length. The leaf blade edges are slightly ridged, contributing to a rough texture when touched. Tall Fescue typically exhibits a distinctive tall, narrow, and erect seed head, making it easily recognizable.

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