Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Wet Site
  
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
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Birds, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Wet Site
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
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, Small mammals
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Flowers, Rose Hip
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
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
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
Rosa canina
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Dog Rose
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Heckenrose
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Dog Rose
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Perro se levantó
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Dog Rose
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Dog Rose
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Dzika róża
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
cynorrhodon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dog Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.