Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loamy, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Cornus kousa
In German
blau -Schwingel
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
bleu fétuque
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
azul festuca
Cornus kousa
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Cornus kousa
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Cornus kousa
In Latin
blue Fescue
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Kousa Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Blue Fescue and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.