Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Tall Fescue
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
tall fescue
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Französisch Rettich
In French
Festuca arundinacea
radis français
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
rábano francés
In Greek
tall fescue
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
French Radish
In Latin
tall fescue
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and French Radish
Season and care of Tall Fescue and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and French Radish season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Tall Fescue and French Radish Physical Information
Tall Fescue and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and French Radish are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Tall Fescue and French Radish
Care of Tall Fescue and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.