Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-3
Sunset Zone
Not Available
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Cork Oak
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
कॉर्क ओक
In German
blau -Schwingel
Kork Eiche
In French
bleu fétuque
Cork Oak
In Spanish
azul festuca
alcornoque
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
azul festuca
sobreiro
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Cork Oak
In Latin
blue Fescue
sUBER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Mirinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Corn Oak
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Corn Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Corn Oak Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Corn Oak are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Corn Oak
Care of Blue Fescue and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.