Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Tall Fescue
China Doll
In Hindi
tall fescue
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Zimmeresche
In French
Festuca arundinacea
china doll
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
china doll
In Greek
tall fescue
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
china árvore boneca
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
tall fescue
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Festuca
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and China Doll
Season and care of Tall Fescue and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and China Doll season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Fescue and China Doll Physical Information
Tall Fescue and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and China Doll are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tall Fescue and China Doll
Care of Tall Fescue and China Doll 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 China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.