Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Europe
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Fine leaved sheep's fescue
  
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Pastures
  
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
8-1
  
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
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
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 Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
  
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, 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
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
FESTUCA brevipila
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Hard Fescue
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
Hard fescue
  
Cornus
  
In German
Echter Schaf-Schwingel
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
Hard fescue
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
fétuque ovine
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
HARD φεστούκα
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
Hard fescue
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
Hard fescue
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
Hard fescue
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Festuca
  
Cornus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hard Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Hard Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hard Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Hard Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Hard Fescue flower color: Pale White
Hard Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Hard Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Hard Fescue and Pagoda 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 Pagoda 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 Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.