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Blue Grama Grass

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About Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda

What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean

Types

Bouteloua gracilis
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana

Number of Varieties

1418
0 40000
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Habitat

Open Plains, Prairies
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5
12-9

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

91.44 cm610.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue Violet
White, Lavender, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
feather-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought
Drought, Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cuts
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
JACARANDA caerulea

Common Name

Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony

In Hindi

Blue Grama Grass
Neeli Gulmohur

In German

Blau Grama Grass
Palisanderholzbaum

In French

Boutelou gracieux
Flamboyant bleu

In Spanish

Azul Grama Grass
Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Greek

Μπλε Grama Grass
Jacaranda mimosifolia

In Portuguese

Azul Grama Grama
Jacarandá-mimoso

In Polish

Niebieski Grama Trawa
Jakaranda mimozolistna

In Latin

Blue Grama Grass
Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Scrophulariales

Family

Poaceae
Bignoniaceae

Genus

Bouteloua
Jacaranda

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

5018
1 27800
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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda

Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda are as follows:

  • Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet

  • Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green

  • Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet

  • Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.