Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Hydrangea
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Hortensie
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Hortensia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Hortensia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Hortênsia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Chaco. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Chaco 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 Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Chaco Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.