Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
China
Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Boulder bleu fétuque
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.