Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
FESTUCA
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Peregrina
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Peregrina
blau -Schwingel
In French
Peregrina
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Peregrina
azul festuca
In Greek
Peregrina
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Peregrina
azul festuca
In Polish
Peregrina
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Peregrina
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cyperales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Peregrina and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Peregrina and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Peregrina and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Peregrina and Blue Fescue
Care of Peregrina and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Peregrina 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.