Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut Bulbs
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Cape Aloe
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Aloe season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.