Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
Asia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings, Root Plants, vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Prune for size control
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Gall, Fungal Diseases
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eye Problems, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
ARDISIA crenata
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Coralberry
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Coralberry
In German
blau -Schwingel
Coralberry
In French
bleu fétuque
Coralberry
In Spanish
azul festuca
Coralberry
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Coralberry
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Coralberry
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Coralberry
In Latin
blue Fescue
Coralberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Coralberry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Coralberry? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Coralberry. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Coralberry doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Coralberry 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 Coralberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Coralberry
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Coralberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Coralberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Coralberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coralberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Coralberry is Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Coralberry Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Coralberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Coralberry height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Coralberry are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Coralberry flower color: White and Pink
- Coralberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Coralberry
Care of Blue Fescue and Coralberry 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 Coralberry pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Prune for size control. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coralberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.