About Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic
Types
Pensacola, Argentine, Tifton 9
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Wild
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary
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
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Recommended more for beef than for milk production
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PASPALUM notatum
FESTUCA
Common Name
Bahia Grass
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
बाहिया घास
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Bahia Grass
blau -Schwingel
In French
l'herbe de Bahia
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
bahia hierba
azul festuca
In Greek
Bahia γρασίδι
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
bahia grama
azul festuca
In Polish
Bahia trawy
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
bahia herba
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue. Bahia Grass doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Bahia Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bahia Grass has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis and Asthma. 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 Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bahia Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bahia Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bahia Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Bahia Grass height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Bahia Grass flower color: Not Available
Bahia Grass leaf color: Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue
Care of Bahia Grass and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bahia Grass pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary 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 Bahia Grass 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.