Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
World/Pandemic
Types
not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, can go long without fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
deer resistant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
FESTUCA
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
blau -Schwingel
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
azul festuca
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
azul festuca
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue. Leatherleaf Sedge doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Leatherleaf Sedge does not have fragrant flowers. Leatherleaf Sedge has allergic reactions like Unknown and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.