Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Esperanza
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Esperanza
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Esperanza
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Esperanza
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Esperanza
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Esperanza
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Esperanza
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Season and Care of Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Esperanza and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.