Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, 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, occasional watering once established
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, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
CORNUS alternifolia
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
In Hindi
tall fescue
Cornus
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Festuca arundinacea
Cornus
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Cornus alternifolia
In Greek
tall fescue
Cornus
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Cornus
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Dereń
In Latin
tall fescue
Cornus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Pagoda Dogwood season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Tall Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood 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 Pagoda Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.