Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Loamy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Guzmania 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 Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Guzmania season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.