Blue Grama Grass

Mahonia

About Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia

Blue Grama Grass

Mahonia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

1.2 Type

Grass

Broadleaf Evergreen

1.3 Origin

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

China

1.4 Types

Not Available

Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA180

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Open Plains, Prairies

Dry areas, Open areas

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

Not Available

1.8 Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

21,22

1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

91.44 cm90.00 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

91.44 cm120.00 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Blue Violet

Yellow, Lemon yellow

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Dark Blue, Black

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Blue Green, Tan

Dark Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Dark Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Grass like

Pinnate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Not Available

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Seedlings

From Rhizomes

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

No pruning needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Mulch, slow-release fertilizers

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution

Not Available

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects

Birds

5.12 Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife

Air purification, Food for insects

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Cuts

Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant

Leaves

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used As Food

Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

MAHONIA fortunei

7.2 Common Name

Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass

Mahonia

7.2.1 In Hindi

Blue Grama Grass

Mahonia

7.2.2 In German

Blau Grama Grass

Mahonia

7.2.3 In French

Boutelou gracieux

Mahonia

7.2.4 In Spanish

Azul Grama Grass

Mahonia

7.2.5 In Greek

Μπλε Grama Grass

Mahonia

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Azul Grama Grama

mahonia

7.2.7 In Polish

Niebieski Grama Trawa

Mahonia

7.2.8 In Latin

Blue Grama Grass

Mahonia

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Lilopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Cyperales

Ranunculales

8.5 Family

Poaceae

Berberidaceae

8.6 Genus

Bouteloua

Mahonia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

8.10 Number of Species

5070

1 27800

Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia

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

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Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia

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

Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia are as follows:

Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mahonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.