Tall Fescue
Scientific Name: Festuca arundinacea Schreb.

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LIFE CYCLE:  Cool-season perennial; propagated by seed.

MAJOR CHARACTERISTICS*:  Fast growing; coarse texture; grows in clumps; leaves have serrated (toothed) edges and prominent veins.

LOCATION:  High cut Kentucky bluegrass turf.

*Characteristics Diagram