Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Astringent, Febrifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Flowers, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
  
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
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
PYRUS 'Ayers'
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Ayers Pear, Pear
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Ayers Pear
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Ayers Birne
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Ayers Poire
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Ayers pera
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Ayers Pear
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Ayers Gruszka
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
Ayro Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Ayers Pear pruning is done 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.