Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Alta fescue, Kentucky fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
meadows, Well Drained, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for size control, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown patch, Gray leaf blight, Pythium blight, Rust, Zoysia patch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Festuca arundinacea
Common Name
Zebrina Mallow
Tall Fescue
In Hindi
Zebrina Mallow
tall fescue
In German
Zebrina Mallow
Rohr-Schwingel
In French
Zebrina Mallow
Festuca arundinacea
In Spanish
Zebrina Mallow
Festuca arundinacea
In Greek
Zebrina Μολόχα
tall fescue
In Portuguese
Zebrina Mallow
Festuca arundinacea
In Polish
Zebrina Mallow
Kostrzewa trzcinowa
In Latin
Zebrina Mallow
tall fescue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue
Season and care of Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebrina Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tall Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tall Fescue is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tall Fescue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue Physical Information
Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tall Fescue height is 5.10 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue are as follows:
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Tall Fescue flower color: Pale White
- Tall Fescue leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue
Care of Zebrina Mallow and Tall Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebrina Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tall Fescue pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for size control and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Tall Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.