Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
New Zealand
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
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Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Caterpillar, Moths
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Cabbage Palm
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
गोभी पेड़
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Cabbage tree
In French
Boutelou gracieux
arbre de chou
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
árbol de la col
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
λάχανο δέντρο
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
repolho árvore
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
kapusta drzewo
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
brassica ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Family
Poaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Lomandroideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
- Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cabbage Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.