Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
blau -Schwingel
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
bleu fétuque
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
azul festuca
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
blue Fescue
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Festuca
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Butterfly Iris season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris
Care of Blue Fescue and Butterfly Iris 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 Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.