Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World/Pandemic
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Hillside, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Verticillium Wilt
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
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
FESTUCA
Common Name
Barberry
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Burberry
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Burberry
blau -Schwingel
In French
Burberry
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Burberry
azul festuca
In Greek
Burberry
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Burberry
azul festuca
In Polish
kwaśnica
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Barberry
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cyperales
Family
Berberidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Blue Fescue. Barberry has thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Barberry and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Barberry and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and Blue Fescue
Care of Barberry and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Barberry 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.