Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Candelaria
In German
blau -Schwingel
Candelaria
In French
bleu fétuque
Candelaria
In Spanish
azul festuca
Candelaria
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Candelaria
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Candelaria
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Candelaria
In Latin
blue Fescue
Candelaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Orchidales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Candelaria. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Candelaria
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Candelaria season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Candelaria Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Candelaria are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Fescue and Candelaria
Care of Blue Fescue and Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.