Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
English Lavender
Red Fescue
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
Red Fescue
In German
Englisch Lavendel
Rotschwingel
In French
Lavande anglaise
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
festuca roja
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
Red festuca
In Polish
English Lavender
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
Red Fescue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and Red Fescue
Season and care of English Lavender and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
English Lavender and Red Fescue Physical Information
English Lavender and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of English Lavender and Red Fescue are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of English Lavender and Red Fescue
Care of English Lavender and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.