Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China
Types
Not Available
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, 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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
China Aster
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
चीन एस्टर
In German
Blau Grama Grass
China Aster
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Chine Aster
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
aster de China
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
China Aster
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Chiny Aster
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Callistephus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and China Aster. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and China Aster 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 China Aster 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 China Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and China Aster season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and China Aster Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster
Care of Blue Grama Grass and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.