Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics
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
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Loosetrife
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Loosetrife
In French
Boutelou gracieux
salicaire
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
loosetrife
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
loosetrife
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
loosetrife
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife 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 Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Loosestrife season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.