Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Shrub
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green, Light Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Physostegia
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Physostegia
In German
blau -Schwingel
Physostegia
In French
bleu fétuque
Physostegia
In Spanish
azul festuca
Physostegia
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Physostegia
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Physostegia
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Physostegia
In Latin
blue Fescue
Physostegia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Festuca
Physostegia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Physostegia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Physostegia? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Physostegia. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Physostegia doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Physostegia 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 Physostegia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Physostegia
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Physostegia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Physostegia Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Physostegia are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Physostegia
Care of Blue Fescue and Physostegia 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 Physostegia pruning is done 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.