Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Laub- Cattail
In French
Boutelou gracieux
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.