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About Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar


About Eastern Red Cedar and Blue Grama Grass


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   

Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada   

Types
Not Available   
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2   
99+

Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies   
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
3-7   

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   
A3, 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, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
91.44 cm   
99+
1,520.00 cm   
28

Minimum Width
91.44 cm   
99+
460.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue Violet   
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Light Blue   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Dark Green, Bronze   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Irregular   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Compost   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution   
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance   

Facts

Flowers
No   
None   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects   
Insects   

Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes   
Asthma, breathing problems   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife   
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cuts   
Cold, Cough   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'   
JUNIPERUS virginiana   

Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass   
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper   

In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass   
पूर्वी लाल देवदार   

In German
Blau Grama Grass   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In French
Boutelou gracieux   
Red Cedar Orient   

In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass   
Cedro Rojo del Este   

In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass   
Ανατολική Red Cedar   

In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa   
Eastern Red Cedar   

In Latin
Blue Grama Grass   
Eastern Red Cedar   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Lilopsida   
Pinopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Pinales   

Family
Poaceae   
Cupressaceae   

Genus
Bouteloua   
Juniperus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Mirini   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Cupressoideae   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar

Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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