Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
  
Europe, Turkey
  
Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
  
Not available
  
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
  
hedge rows, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
2-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray
  
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
  
Carpinus betulus
  
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
  
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
  
In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue
  
हानबीन
  
In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
  
Hainbuche
  
In French
Boulder bleu fétuque
  
charme
  
In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
  
carpe
  
In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
  
γαύρος
  
In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
  
choupo-branco
  
In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
  
grab
  
In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
  
Item carpinus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Festuca
  
Carpinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Poeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Pooideae
  
Coryloideae
  
Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam
Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam Physical Information
Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam are as follows:
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.