Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-13
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
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA rubra
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Red Fescue
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Rotschwingel
Königinblume
In French
fétuque rouge
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
festuca roja
Banabá Plant
In Greek
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Red festuca
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Kostrzewa czerwona
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Red Fescue
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Festuca
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Fescue and Pride of India
Season and care of Red Fescue and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Red Fescue and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Fescue and Pride of India Physical Information
Red Fescue and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Red Fescue and Pride of India are as follows:
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Fescue and Pride of India
Care of Red Fescue and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.