Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
blau -Schwingel
Königinblume
In French
bleu fétuque
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
azul festuca
Banabá Plant
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
blue Fescue
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Festuca
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Pride of India
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Pride of India season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Pride of India Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Pride of India are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Pride of India
Care of Blue Fescue and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.