Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Salmon, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Brazilwood Tree
In German
blau -Schwingel
Brasil Baum
In French
bleu fétuque
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
azul festuca
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
blue Fescue
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Festuca
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Brazilwood. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Brazilwood doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Brazilwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Brazilwood Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood
Care of Blue Fescue and Brazilwood 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 Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
