Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
United States, California
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
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
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
घाटी ओक
In German
blau -Schwingel
Tal Eiche
In French
bleu fétuque
Oak Valley
In Spanish
azul festuca
valle del roble
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
azul festuca
vale Oak
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Dolina Oak
In Latin
blue Fescue
Oak vallis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Valley Oak
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Valley Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Valley Oak Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Valley Oak are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Valley Oak
Care of Blue Fescue and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.