Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Japan
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
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acuminate
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, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Pollution
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
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
crimson pygmy
In German
blau -Schwingel
crimson pygmy
In French
bleu fétuque
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
azul festuca
crimson pygmy
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
azul festuca
crimson pygmy
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
crimson pygmy
In Latin
blue Fescue
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Crimson Pygmy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Blue Fescue and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
