Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light 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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Epidendrum
In German
blau -Schwingel
Epidendrum
In French
bleu fétuque
Epidendrum
In Spanish
azul festuca
Epidendrum
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Epidendrum
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Epidendrum
In Latin
blue Fescue
Epidendrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Festuca
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Epidendrum
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Epidendrum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Epidendrum Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Epidendrum are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Epidendrum
Care of Blue Fescue and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.