Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
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
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Black Maple
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Black Maple Tree
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Noir Érable
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Czarny klon
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Black Maple 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 Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Black Maple 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.