Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
candelabro
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
candelabro
In German
Blau Grama Grass
candelabro
In French
Boutelou gracieux
candelabro
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
candelabro
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
candelabro
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
candelabro
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
candelabro
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Bouteloua
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Candelabro 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 Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabro season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.