Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not Available
African Blue Lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
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
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
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
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine
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
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Blau Grama Grass
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Afrique lys
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
lirio africano
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
lírio africano
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
African lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Genus
Bouteloua
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agapanthoideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and African Lily. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and African Lily 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 African Lily 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 African Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and African Lily season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Lily is Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and African Lily Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily
Care of Blue Grama Grass and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.