Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Fine leaved sheep's fescue
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Pastures
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA brevipila
Cornus florida
Common Name
Hard Fescue
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Hard fescue
flowering dogwood
In German
Echter Schaf-Schwingel
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Hard fescue
Cornus florida
In Spanish
fétuque ovine
Cornus florida
In Greek
HARD φεστούκα
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Hard fescue
Cornus florida
In Polish
Hard fescue
Cornus florida
In Latin
Hard fescue
Cornus florida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hard Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Hard Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hard Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hard Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Hard Fescue flower color: Pale White
Hard Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Hard Fescue and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hard Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Hard Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.