Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
FESTUCA
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Lignum Vitae
blau -Schwingel
In French
Lignum Vitae
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Palo santo
azul festuca
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
pau-santo
azul festuca
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
lignum Vitae
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue. Lignum Vitae doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Lignum Vitae does not have fragrant flowers. Lignum Vitae has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like 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 Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue
Care of Lignum Vitae and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth 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 Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.