Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Quercus
In German
blau -Schwingel
Quercus
In French
bleu fétuque
Quercus
In Spanish
azul festuca
Quercus
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Quercus
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Quercus
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Quercus
In Latin
blue Fescue
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Water Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Water Oak? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Water Oak. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Water Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Oak 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 Water Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Water Oak
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Water Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Water Oak Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Water Oak are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Blue Fescue and Water Oak
Care of Blue Fescue and Water 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 Water Oak pruning is done 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.