Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
World/Pandemic
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
FESTUCA
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Hortensie
blau -Schwingel
In French
Hortensia
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Hortensia
azul festuca
In Greek
υδραγεία
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
azul festuca
In Polish
Hortensja
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Hibiscus
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Blue Fescue. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Hydrangea and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Fescue season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Hydrangea and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Hydrangea 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.