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Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum)

Tall Fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) is a cool-season perennial grass widely used for lawns, pastures, and erosion control due to its durability and adaptability.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate to low once established.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams. Tolerates clay soils and slightly acidic conditions.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding required.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best performance.

Water

Moderate to low once established.

Water deeply when soil is dry to the touch.

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers well-drained, fertile loams. Tolerates clay soils and slightly acidic conditions.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Thrives between 15-25 °C; may go semi-dormant in extreme heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding required.

Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and fall.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Grass

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in summer heat

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, flat

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Bromus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Roth
Festuca arundinacea Schreb.
Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderPoales
  • familyPoaceae
  • genusLolium
  • speciesLolium arundinaceum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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