About Blue Grama Grass and Abelia
Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Abelia
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Abelia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Abelia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Abelia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Abelia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Abelia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Dipsacales
Family
Poaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Abelia. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Abelia 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 Abelia 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 Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Abelia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.