Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan
World/Pandemic
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
FESTUCA
Common Name
winter daphne
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
winter daphne
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Daphne odora
blau -Schwingel
In French
Daphne odora
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
Daphne odora
azul festuca
In Greek
Daphne odora
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
azul festuca
In Polish
Daphne odora
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Daphne odora
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Blue Fescue has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue
Care of Winter Daphne and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.