Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Gardenia
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Gardenia
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Gardenia
In German
blau -Schwingel
Gardenie
In French
bleu fétuque
Gardénia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Gardenia
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
azul festuca
gardênia
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Gardenia
In Latin
blue Fescue
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Gardenia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Gardenia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Gardenia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Gardenia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Gardenia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Gardenia
Care of Blue Fescue and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.