Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires standing water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Sap
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
toxicodendron vernix
In German
blau -Schwingel
toxicodendron vernix
In French
bleu fétuque
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Spanish
azul festuca
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Toxicodendron vernix
In Portuguese
azul festuca
TOXICODENDRON vernix
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
toxicodendron vernix
In Latin
blue Fescue
Natrum vernix
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Festuca
Toxicodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Poison Sumac season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
- Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac
Care of Blue Fescue and Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.