Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Aaron Caladium
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Aaron Caladium
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Grama Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose and Watery eyes. 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 Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.