Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic
America
Types
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
FESTUCA
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
Zucchini, courgette
In German
blau -Schwingel
Zucchini
In French
bleu fétuque
Courgette
In Spanish
azul festuca
calabacín
In Greek
μπλε Φεστούκα
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
azul festuca
abobrinha
In Polish
niebieski Kostrzewa
Kabaczek
In Latin
blue Fescue
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Fescue and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Fescue and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Blue Fescue and Zucchini. Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Zucchini doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Fescue and Zucchini
Season and care of Blue Fescue and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Fescue and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Fescue season is Not Available and Zucchini season is Not Available. The type of soil for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Fescue and Zucchini Physical Information
Blue Fescue and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Fescue and Zucchini are as follows:
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Fescue and Zucchini
Care of Blue Fescue and Zucchini 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 Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.