Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
North Africa
Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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 Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue
Saharan myrtle
In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
Saharan myrtle
In French
Boulder bleu fétuque
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
murta Saharan
In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.