Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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
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, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Margerite
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Grande marguerite
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
piwonie
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Hyacintho herba, lapidem fescue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Festuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boulder Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxeye Daisy 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.