Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Red Fescue
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Red Fescue
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Rotschwingel
In French
gainier du Canada
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
festuca roja
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Red festuca
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Red Fescue
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Forest Pansy Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.