Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Not available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
Cultivated Beds, Slopes, Temperate Regions
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
As decorated salad, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antirheumatic, Carminative, Digestion problems, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Container, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a condiment, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
SATUREJA hortensis
Common Name
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
Summer Savory
In Hindi
Boulder Blue Fescue
summer savory
In German
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
Sommer-Bohnenkraut
In French
Boulder bleu fétuque
sarriette
In Spanish
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
Satureja hortensis
In Greek
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
το καλοκαίρι αλμυρές
In Portuguese
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
Satureja hortensis
In Polish
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
Cząber ogrodowy
In Latin
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Sommer sabori
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory
Season and care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory is important to know. While considering everything about Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Summer Savory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand and for Summer Savory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral and for Summer Savory is Neutral.
Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory Physical Information
Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory physical information is very important for comparison. Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Summer Savory height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory are as follows:
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Summer Savory flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Summer Savory leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory
Care of Boulder Blue Fescue and Summer Savory 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 Summer Savory pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Summer Savory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.