Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
5-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
blau -Schwingel
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
bleu fétuque
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
azul festuca
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
blue Fescue
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Ranunculales
Family
Poaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Blue Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Blue Fescue and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.