Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Crapemyrtle
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.