Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Jonathan apple, fuji apple
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Cold Regions, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-8
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White, Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Alternate Days
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
MALUS domestica 'Ginger Gold'
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Apple, Ginger Gold Apple, Yellow Eating Apple
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
सुनहरा सेब
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
goldener Apfel
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
pomme d'Or
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
manzana dorada
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
χρυσό μήλο
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
maçã Dourada
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
złote jabłko
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
aureum pomum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Malus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ginger Gold Apple season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginger Gold Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginger Gold Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Ginger Gold Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ginger Gold Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Ginger Gold Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Ginger Gold Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Ginger Gold Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ginger Gold Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering.