Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
A1, 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, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
tall fescue
काली मिर्च
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Pfeffer
In French
Festuca arundinacea
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Poivrier noir
In Greek
tall fescue
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
tall fescue
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Piperales
Family
Poaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Black pepper
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Black pepper season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tall Fescue and Black pepper Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Black pepper are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Black pepper
Care of Tall Fescue and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.