Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
songbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Fountaingrass
In German
blau -Schwingel
Fountaingrass
In French
bleu fétuque
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
azul festuca
Fountaingrass
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Fountaingrass
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Fountaingrass
In Latin
blue Fescue
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Fountaingrass doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Fountaingrass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass
Care of Blue Fescue and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass pruning is done 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.