Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
FESTUCA
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Laburnum
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
blau -Schwingel
In French
Laburnum
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Laburnum
azul festuca
In Greek
Laburnum
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Laburnum
azul festuca
In Polish
Złotokap
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Laburnum
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Pooideae
Properties of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue. Golden Chain Tree doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Chain Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Chain Tree has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.