Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Korea
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires 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
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
FESTUCA
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
blau -Schwingel
In French
Chinese Holly
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
azul festuca
In Greek
Chinese Holly
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
azul festuca
In Polish
Chinese Holly
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Chinese Holly
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue. Chinese Holly has thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue
Care of Chinese Holly and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.