Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
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
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue
सीताफल
In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
Zuckerapfel
In French
Boulder bleu fétuque
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
Pinha
In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Magnoliales
Family
Poaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Pooideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.