Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Europe
Types
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bugs
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA rubra
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Red Fescue
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Red Fescue
choy sum
In German
Rotschwingel
choy sum
In French
fétuque rouge
choy sum
In Spanish
festuca roja
choy sum
In Greek
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
choy sum
In Portuguese
Red festuca
choy sum
In Polish
Kostrzewa czerwona
choy sum
In Latin
Red Fescue
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Fescue and Choy Sum
Season and care of Red Fescue and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Red Fescue and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Fescue and Choy Sum Physical Information
Red Fescue and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Red Fescue and Choy Sum are as follows:
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Red Fescue and Choy Sum
Care of Red Fescue and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.