Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
blau -Schwingel
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
bleu fétuque
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
azul festuca
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
blue Fescue
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Malabar nut
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Malabar nut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Malabar nut Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Malabar nut are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Malabar nut
Care of Blue Fescue and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.