Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
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Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Citron
In German
blau -Schwingel
Zitrone
In French
bleu fétuque
Citron
In Spanish
azul festuca
Cidra
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
azul festuca
cidra
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Cytryna
In Latin
blue Fescue
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Citron
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Citron season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Citron Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Citron are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Citron
Care of Blue Fescue and Citron 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 Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.