Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
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
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
tall fescue
चमेली
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Jasmin
In French
Festuca arundinacea
Jasmin
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Hortensia
In Greek
tall fescue
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Jasmin
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Jasmin
In Latin
tall fescue
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Jasmine
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Jasmine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tall Fescue and Jasmine Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Jasmine are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Jasmine
Care of Tall Fescue and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.