Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, meadows, Riverbanks
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Brown, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Amur Silvergrass
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Amur Silvergrass
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Amur Schilf
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Amur silvergrass
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Amur silvergrass
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Amur Silvergrass
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Amur Silvergrass
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Amur Silvergrass
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Amur Silvergrass
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Miscanthus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass. Amur Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Silvergrass has allergic reactions like Asthma and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Silvergrass height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Amur Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Amur Silvergrass leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Amur Silvergrass and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Silvergrass pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Amur Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.