Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South America, Brazil
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
blue Fescue
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Angel Wing Begonia 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 Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Angel Wing Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Blue Fescue and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.