Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Devil's Backbone
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Devil's Backbone
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Malpighiales
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.