Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Herbs
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Topeka Purple Coneflower, Pale Purple Coneflower
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
open Woodlands, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-10
  
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
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Gold, Chocolate
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Chocolate, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Rocky Soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Beetles, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Rocky Soil
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility, Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Cold, Ear ache, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Migraines, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, 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
  
Container
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
RUDBECKIA 'Tigereye'
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Coneflower, TigerEye Black-eyed Susan, TigerEye Coneflower
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
coneflower
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Sonnenhut
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
coneflower
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
equinácea
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
coneflower
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Coneflower
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
jeżówka
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
coneflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Echinodermata
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Echinacea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Heliantheae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Coneflower season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coneflower is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coneflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Coneflower height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Coneflower flower color: Yellow, Gold and Chocolate
- Coneflower leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Coneflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Coneflower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coneflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.