Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
World/Pandemic
  
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
  
gardens, Near ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Mealybugs, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
  
ANTHURIUM scherzerianum
  
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
  
Flamingo Flower
  
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
  
राजहंस फूल
  
In German
blau -Schwingel
  
Flamingoblume
  
In French
bleu fétuque
  
flamant rose fleur
  
In Spanish
azul festuca
  
flamenco flor
  
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
  
Flamingo λουλούδι
  
In Portuguese
azul festuca
  
flamingo flor
  
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
  
flamingo kwiat
  
In Latin
blue Fescue
  
flos Flamingo
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Alismatales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Festuca
  
Anthurium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Poeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Flamingo Flower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Flamingo Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Flamingo Flower height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Flamingo Flower flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower
Care of Blue Fescue and Flamingo Flower 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 Flamingo Flower pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flamingo Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.