Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic
China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Sweet Box
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Sarcococca confusa
In German
blau -Schwingel
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
bleu fétuque
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
azul festuca
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
blue Fescue
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Sarcococca confusa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Blue Fescue and Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.