Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Laelia
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Laelia
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Laelia
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Laelia
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Laelia
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Laelia
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Laelia
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Laelia
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Laelia and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boulder Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.