Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Fine leaved sheep's fescue
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Pastures
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA brevipila
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Hard Fescue
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Hard fescue
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Echter Schaf-Schwingel
Tulpenbaum
In French
Hard fescue
tulipier
In Spanish
fétuque ovine
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
HARD φεστούκα
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Hard fescue
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Hard fescue
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Hard fescue
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Festuca
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hard Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Hard Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hard Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hard Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Hard Fescue flower color: Pale White
Hard Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree
Care of Hard Fescue and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Hard Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.