Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
blau -Schwingel
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
bleu fétuque
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
azul festuca
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
blue Fescue
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Arizona barrel cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Arizona barrel cactus 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 Arizona barrel cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Arizona barrel cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Blue Fescue and Arizona barrel cactus 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 Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done 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 Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.