Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
India, Nepal
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Partial shade, Full 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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
ब्लू हुक्म
पीले अदरक
In German
blau -Schwingel
Gelber Ingwer
In French
bleu fétuque
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
azul festuca
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
azul festuca
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
żółty Ginger
In Latin
blue Fescue
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Yellow Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Yellow Ginger season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger
Care of Blue Fescue and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.