Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Chokecherry
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Chokecherry
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Chokecherry
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Chokecherry
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Chokecherry
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.