Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Succulent
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
10-1
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Twisted/Contorted
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
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
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
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
  
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
PORTULACARIA afra
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Elephant Bush
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Elephant Bush
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
elefante Bush
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
ελέφαντας Μπους
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
elefante de Bush
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Elephant Bush
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
bush elephant
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Embryophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Portulacaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Portulacaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Portulacarioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
- Elephant Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.