Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southeastern United States
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Barren pine land, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
VACCINIUM ashei
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
In German
blau -Schwingel
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In French
bleu fétuque
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Spanish
azul festuca
rabbiteye arándano
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
rabbiteye Blueberry
In Portuguese
azul festuca
de mirtilo
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Rabbiteye Blueberry
In Latin
blue Fescue
deerberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Rabbiteye Blueberry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Rabbiteye Blueberry doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Rabbiteye Blueberry 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 Rabbiteye Blueberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic.
Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry
Care of Blue Fescue and Rabbiteye Blueberry 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 Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rabbiteye Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.