Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Gazania
In German
blau -Schwingel
Gazania
In French
bleu fétuque
Gazania
In Spanish
azul festuca
Gazania
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Gazania
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Gazania
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Gazania
In Latin
blue Fescue
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cichorioideae
Properties of Blue Fescue and Gazania
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Gazania? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Gazania. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Gazania doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gazania 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 Gazania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Gazania
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Gazania season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Gazania is Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Gazania Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Gazania are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Gazania
Care of Blue Fescue and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.