Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic
  
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
  
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
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
  
CORNUS alternifolia
  
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
  
Alternate-leaved Dogwood, Pagoda Dogwood
  
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
  
Cornus
  
In German
blau -Schwingel
  
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
  
In French
bleu fétuque
  
Cornus
  
In Spanish
azul festuca
  
Cornus alternifolia
  
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
  
Cornus
  
In Portuguese
azul festuca
  
Cornus
  
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
  
Dereń
  
In Latin
blue Fescue
  
Cornus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Cornaceae
  
Genus
Festuca
  
Cornus
  
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 Pagoda Dogwood
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Pagoda Dogwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pagoda Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Pagoda Dogwood is Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pagoda Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Pagoda Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Pagoda Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Pagoda Dogwood
Care of Blue Fescue and Pagoda 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 Pagoda 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 Pagoda Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.