Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA rubra
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Red Fescue
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Red Fescue
पेकॉन
In German
Rotschwingel
Pekannuss
In French
fétuque rouge
Pacanier
In Spanish
festuca roja
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
Pecan
In Portuguese
Red festuca
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Kostrzewa czerwona
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Red Fescue
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Juglandales
Family
Poaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Festuca
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Juglandoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Fescue and Pecan
Season and care of Red Fescue and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Red Fescue and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Fescue and Pecan Physical Information
Red Fescue and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Red Fescue and Pecan are as follows:
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Red Fescue and Pecan
Care of Red Fescue and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.