Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Well Drained, yards
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-13
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Tan
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Festuca arundinacea
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Tall Fescue
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
tall fescue
जरुल
In German
Rohr-Schwingel
Königinblume
In French
Festuca arundinacea
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Festuca arundinacea
Banabá Plant
In Greek
tall fescue
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Festuca arundinacea
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
tall fescue
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Festuca
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, 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 Pride of India
Season and care of Tall Fescue and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Tall Fescue and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tall Fescue season is Spring and Fall and Pride of India season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Tall Fescue and Pride of India Physical Information
Tall Fescue and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Tall Fescue and Pride of India are as follows:
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Tall Fescue and Pride of India
Care of Tall Fescue and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.