Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs watering once a week
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
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Laelia
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Laelia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Laelia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Laelia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Laelia
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Laelia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Laelia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Orchidales
Family
Poaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Laelia. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Laelia 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 Laelia 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 Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Blue Grama Grass and Laelia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.