Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia
Types
Not Available
Blue fescue, Large Blue fescue
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
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
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Blue Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Tan, Gray
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
FESTUCA glauca 'Boulder Blue'
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Blue Fescue, Boulder Blue Fescue
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder Blue Fescue
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder Blau -Schwingel
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder azul de la hierba festuca
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder μπλε γρασίδι φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder Blue Grass festuca
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Boulder niebieskie trawy kostrzewy
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Hyacintho herba, lapidem 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
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boulder Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boulder Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Boulder Blue Fescue height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color: Not Available
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Boulder Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Boulder Blue Fescue leaf color: Blue Green and Gray
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Boulder Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.