Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Dryopteris fili-mas, Dryopteris affinis, Dryopteris carthusiana
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Fern like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Spores
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
DRYOPTERIS erythrosora
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Autumn fern, Japanese wood fern, Copper shield fern
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Autumn Fern Tree
In German
blau -Schwingel
Herbst Fern Tree
In French
bleu fétuque
Autumn Fern Tree
In Spanish
azul festuca
Otoño Fern Tree
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Φθινόπωρο δέντρο φτέρη
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Samambaia de árvore Autumn
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Jesień Drzewo paproci
In Latin
blue Fescue
Autumnus Fern tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Leptosporangiate fern
Order
Cyperales
Polypodiales
Family
Poaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Autumn Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Autumn Fern 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 Autumn Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Autumn Fern season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Autumn Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Autumn Fern height is 60.96 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Fern flower color: Not Available
- Autumn Fern leaf color: Light Green, Yellow green, Pink and Copper
Care of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern
Care of Blue Fescue and Autumn Fern 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 Autumn Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.