Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
8-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
12 - 10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
8,9,12,24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Pink
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
All year
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
  
Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Sandy, Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single, Semi-Double
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Insects, Mealybugs
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin and hair
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Cosmetics, 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
  
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
ECHEVERIA
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Echeveria
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Echeveria
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Echeveria
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Echeveria
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Echeveria
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Echeveria
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Echeveria
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
Aeonium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Echeveria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Sedeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sedoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Echeveria pruning is done 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 Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.