PatternBaseTall Fescue
Festuca arundinacea, Poaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Ground CoverMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)
Water
ModerateModerate
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Bermuda GrassCynodon dactylon
Bermuda grass produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit cool-season grasses like tall fescue, while both compete aggressively for root space
Kentucky BluegrassPoa pratensisTall fescue can produce compounds that inhibit Kentucky bluegrass and competes for resources
ZoysiaZoysia japonicaZoysia's dense mat formation and root competition suppresses tall fescue establishment
Uses
Functions
ForageErosion ControlLawn
Common Questions
What zones does Tall Fescue grow in?
Tall Fescue grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Tall Fescue?
Good companions for Tall Fescue include Crown Vetch.
Design guilds with Tall Fescue and see companion relationships visually.
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