Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
FESTUCA
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Softstem Bulrush
blau -Schwingel
In French
Softstem Bulrush
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
azul festuca
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
azul festuca
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Festuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.