Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Korea
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
American & Chinese
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Moist Soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Elliptic
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
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Burford holly
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Burford Holly Plant
In German
blau -Schwingel
Burford Holly Pflanze
In French
bleu fétuque
Burford houx Plante
In Spanish
azul festuca
Planta del acebo Burford
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Burford Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Burford Planta Holly
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Burford Holly roślin
In Latin
blue Fescue
Planta Burford Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Burford Holly. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Burford Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Burford Holly 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 Burford Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Burford Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Burford Holly season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Burford Holly Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Burford Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Burford Holly flower color: White
- Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly
Care of Blue Fescue and Burford Holly 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 Burford Holly 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 Burford Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.