Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Lustrous Creeping Red Fescue, Rubra trichophylla, Rubra rubra
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Mat-forming
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Billbugs, Dollar spot, Pythium blight, Red blotch, Red thread, White grubs
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Red Fescue
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Red Fescue
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Rotschwingel
Tulpenbaum
In French
fétuque rouge
tulipier
In Spanish
festuca roja
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
κόκκινο Φεστούκα
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Red festuca
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Kostrzewa czerwona
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Red Fescue
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Festuca
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Fescue and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Red Fescue and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Fescue and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Fescue and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Red Fescue and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Red Fescue and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Red Fescue flower color: Not Available
Red Fescue leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Red Fescue and Tulip Tree
Care of Red Fescue and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Fescue pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.