Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
World/Pandemic
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Gardenia
FESTUCA
Common Name
Gardenia
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Gardenia
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Gardenie
blau -Schwingel
In French
Gardénia
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Gardenia
azul festuca
In Greek
γαρδένια
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
gardênia
azul festuca
In Polish
Gardenia
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Gardenia
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Pooideae
Properties of Gardenia and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Blue Fescue. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. 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 Gardenia and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Gardenia and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Blue Fescue season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Gardenia and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Gardenia and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gardenia and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gardenia and Blue Fescue
Care of Gardenia and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Gardenia 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.