Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Bouteloua
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.