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About Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust


About Black Locust and Blue Grama Grass


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Tree   

Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Honey Locust   

Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
9-3   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
91.44 cm   
99+
1,524.00 cm   
27

Minimum Width
91.44 cm   
99+
1,066.80 cm   
20

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue Violet   
Rose, Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Purple, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Red, Crimson, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan   
Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Pinnate   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

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, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established   

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, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution   
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Facts

Flowers
No   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes   
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife   
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cuts   
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant   
Flowers, Seeds, Wood   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, 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   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'   
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'   

Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass   
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust   

In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass   
Black Locust Tree   

In German
Blau Grama Grass   
Schwarz Locust Tree   

In French
Boutelou gracieux   
Noir Arbre Locust   

In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass   
Negro del árbol de la langosta   

In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass   
Μαύρο Locust Tree   

In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama   
Árvore Locust Preto   

In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa   
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo   

In Latin
Blue Grama Grass   
Locusta arbor Niger   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Lilopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Fabales   

Family
Poaceae   
Fabaceae   

Genus
Bouteloua   
Robinia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Robinieae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Faboideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Black Locust 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 Black Locust 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 Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust

Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Locust season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust are as follows:

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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