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
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
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
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
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Echeveria. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Echeveria 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 Echeveria 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 Echeveria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.