Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Freestone, Clingstone
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Temperate Regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Canker, Bacterial leaf spot, Crown gall, Leaf curl, Red blotch, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Diabetes, Heart problems, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, 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
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
PRUNUS persica 'Saturn'
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Donut Peach, Peach, Saturn Peach, Yellow Freestone Peach
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
डोनट पीच
In German
blau -Schwingel
Donut Pfirsich
In French
bleu fétuque
Donut Peach
In Spanish
azul festuca
Donut Peach
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
ντόνατ Ροδάκινο
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Donut Peach
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Donut Peach
In Latin
blue Fescue
Donut Peach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cetoniinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Donut Peach. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Donut Peach doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Donut Peach 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 Donut Peach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Donut Peach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Donut Peach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Donut Peach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Donut Peach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Donut Peach Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Donut Peach physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Donut Peach height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Donut Peach flower color: Pink
- Donut Peach leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach
Care of Blue Fescue and Donut Peach 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 Donut Peach pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Donut Peach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.