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About Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf


About Copperleaf and Boulder Blue Fescue


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Grass   
Shrub   

Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia   
Melanesia   

Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue   
Not available   

Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
10-15   

AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Red, Green, Copper   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray   
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Reniform   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount   
slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Birds, Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
No   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds   
Leaves, Twigs   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'   
ACALYPHA wilkesiana   

Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue   
Copperleaf   

In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue   
Copperleaf   

In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel   
Copperleaf   

In French
Boulder bleu fétuque   
Copperleaf   

In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca   
copperleaf   

In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα   
Copperleaf   

In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca   
Copperleaf   

In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy   
CopperLeaf   

In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue   
Copperleaf   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Euphorbiales   

Family
Poaceae   
Euphorbiaceae   

Genus
Festuca   
Acalypha   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Poeae   
Acalypheae   

Subfamily
Pooideae   
Acalyphoideae   

Number of Species
61   
99+
462   
34

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Properties of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf. Boulder Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Boulder Blue Fescue does not have fragrant flowers. Boulder Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Not Available and Copperleaf 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 Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf

Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf Physical Information

Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf

Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Copperleaf pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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