Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central America, South America
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Willow Leaf, Sieva Lima, Dixie Speckled
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Willow-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
-
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Bean rust, Bean weevils, Corn earworm, Cucumber beetles, Curly top, Damping off, Darkling beetles, Earwigs, Fusarium root rot, Grasshoppers, Leafhoppers, Loopers, Lycaenid pod borers, Lygus bugs, Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Saltmarsh caterpillar, Seedcorn maggot, Slugs, Snails, Spider mites, Stink bugs, Thripes, White mold, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
-
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Digestive disorders, Fiber, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
PHASEOLUS lunatus
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Butter Bean, Lima Bean
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
सेम फली
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Limabohne
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Haricot de Lima
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Haba
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Γίγαντας
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
feijão-Lima
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Lima Bean
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Lima Bean
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Bouteloua
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Lima Bean 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 Lima Bean 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 Lima Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Lima Bean season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lima Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lima Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lima Bean height is 60.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lima Bean flower color: White and Ivory
- Lima Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Lima Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Lima Bean pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lima Bean needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.