Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Bidens
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Bidens
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Bidens
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Bidens
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Bidens
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Bidens
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Bidens
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Bidens
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Bidens and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Bidens and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bidens and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Care of Bidens and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Bidens and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bidens 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.