Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
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, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Black Ash plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
azul festuca
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
azul festuca
planta Black Ash
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
blue Fescue
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Black Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Black Ash? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Black Ash. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Black Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Black Ash 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 Black Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Black Ash
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Black Ash season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Black Ash Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Black Ash are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Black Ash
Care of Blue Fescue and Black Ash 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 Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.