Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
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
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
blau -Schwingel
Tulpenbaum
In French
bleu fétuque
tulipier
In Spanish
azul festuca
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
azul festuca
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
tulipanowiec
In Latin
blue Fescue
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Festuca
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Tulip Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree
Care of Blue Fescue and Tulip Tree 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 Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.