Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Types
not available
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
2-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Rosette/Stemless
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in fall
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Bugs
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
FESTUCA rubra
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Red Fescue
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
Red Fescue
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Rotschwingel
In French
Ragged Robin
fétuque rouge
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
festuca roja
In Greek
ragged Robin
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
Red festuca
In Polish
Ragged Robin
Kostrzewa czerwona
In Latin
Robin ragged
Red Fescue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Red Fescue
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Red Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Red Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Red Fescue season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Red Fescue Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Red Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Red Fescue are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ragged Robin and Red Fescue
Care of Ragged Robin and Red Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Ragged Robin 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.