Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Ivory
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
tall fescue
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Festuca arundinacea
italien origan
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
orégano italiano
In Greek
tall fescue
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
włoski Oregano
In Latin
tall fescue
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Italian Oregano season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano
Care of Tall Fescue and Italian Oregano 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 Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.