Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light 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
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
Windmill Palm
In German
blau -Schwingel
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
bleu fétuque
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
azul festuca
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Windmill Palm
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
blue Fescue
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Festuca
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Windmill Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Windmill Palm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm
Care of Blue Fescue and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.