Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-15
  
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
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Ovate
  
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
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize every two months
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Salt
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Hummingbirds, Insects
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Healing
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Root, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Florist trade and landscaping
  
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
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Heliconia
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Heliconia
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Heliconia
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Heliconia
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Heliconia
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Heliconia
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Heliconia
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
Heliconia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Zingiberales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Heliconiaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Heliconia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.