Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Fields, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
TILLANDSIA
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Air Plant, Airplant
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Air Plant
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Klimaanlagen
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Plante air
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Planta de Aire
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Air φυτών
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Air planta
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
powietrza
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Air Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Air Plant 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 Air Plant 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 Air Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Air Plant season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Air Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Air Plant is Not Available.
Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Air Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Air Plant flower color: Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink and Plum
- Air Plant leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Air Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Air Plant pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Air Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.