Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Applemint Tree
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Applemint Baum
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Applemint. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Applemint 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 Applemint 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 Applemint and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Applemint Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.