About Abelia and Blue Fescue
Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
FESTUCA
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Abelia
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Abelia
blau -Schwingel
In French
Abelia
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Abelia
azul festuca
In Greek
Αμπέλια
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Abelia
azul festuca
In Polish
Abelia
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Abelia
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Cyperales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Pooideae
Properties of Abelia and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Blue Fescue. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Abelia and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Blue Fescue season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Abelia and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Blue Fescue
Care of Abelia and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.