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About Herb Robert and Red Fescue

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Herbs
Grass
1.3 Origin
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
1.4 Types
Not Available
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Shaded sites, Waste areas
Wide range of ecological site
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-7
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
7 - 1
1.8 Sunset Zone
21,22
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
1.9 Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
25.40 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
5.10 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Not Available
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Red
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
2.4 Thorns
16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
1% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Average
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
42% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
17% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Not Available
From Rhizomes
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
4.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level
4.8 Fertilizers
Not Available
fertilize in fall
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Not Available
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
22% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
36% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
12% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
5% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
28% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
No Grass Plants Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
16% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
2% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
45% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
66% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
10% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
3% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
14% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
63% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
65% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
61% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
40% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Insect Repellent
Erosion control, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
35% Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
10% Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Biennial Plants Garden Plants have it !
All Grass Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
GERANIUM robertianum
FESTUCA rubra
7.2 Common Name
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
Red Fescue
7.2.1 In Hindi
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
Red Fescue
7.2.2 In German
Kraut Robert
Rotschwingel
7.2.3 In French
herbe à Robert
fétuque rouge
7.2.4 In Spanish
hierba de San Roberto
festuca roja
7.2.5 In Greek
βότανο Robert
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
7.2.6 In Portuguese
erva robert
Red festuca
7.2.7 In Polish
herb robert
Kostrzewa czerwona
7.2.8 In Latin
Robertus herba
Red Fescue
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
8.4 Order
Geraniales
Cyperales
8.5 Family
Geraniaceae
Poaceae
8.6 Genus
Geranium
Festuca
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Herb Robert and Red Fescue

Wondering what are the properties of Herb Robert and Red Fescue? We provide you with everything About Herb Robert and Red Fescue. Herb Robert doesn't have thorns and Red Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Herb Robert does not have fragrant flowers. Herb Robert has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Herb Robert and Red Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Herb Robert and Red Fescue

Season and care of Herb Robert and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Herb Robert and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.

Herb Robert and Red Fescue Physical Information

Herb Robert and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Herb Robert and Red Fescue are as follows:

  • Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose

  • Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green

  • Red Fescue flower color: Not Available

  • Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Herb Robert and Red Fescue

Care of Herb Robert and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.