Weed Tall fescue
Scientific Name Festuca arundinacea
Family Grass family (Poaceae)
Life Cycle Cool season perennial
Reproduction Method Reproduces by seeds and root pieces
Appearance Tall fescue is a clumpy, coarse, bunch-type grass that develops a deep root system from which wide leaves emerge.
Leaves The leaves of tall fescue are flat, dark green, and up to 1/2 inch wide. The upper surface has distinctive veins, the margins are rough, and the tip sharp pointed.
Flowers Flowers of tall fescue are panicles that grow up to 12 inches long. They occur in late spring or early summer.
Occurrence Tall fescue tolerates in a wide variety of turf settings.
Non Chemical Control To control tall fescue without chemicals, maintain turf density and health through proper culture.
Chemical Control
Application Period Apply selective and nonselective postemergence herbicides from late spring through early summer and again from mid to late autumn during periods of active growth.
Active Ingredient in Labeled Products

Preemergent

Postemergent

  • none labeled at present
  • chlorsulfuron*
*not on tall fescue or ryegrass turf
Notes

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Tall fescue in turf

Tall fescue plant

Tall fescue in turf mowed

Immature tall fescue in turf

Tall fescue collar

Tall fescue vernation

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