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About Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass


About Maiden Grass and Blue Grama Grass


What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Grass   

Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico   
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea   

Types
Not Available   
not available   

Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies   
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes   

USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9   
4-9   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
91.44 cm   
99+
150.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
91.44 cm   
99+
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue Violet   
Red, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green   
Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan   
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Gold, Tan   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

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   
Fall, Late Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Divison   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium   
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Adequately   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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   

Pruning
No pruning needed   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution   
Drought, Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
No   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects   
Not Available   

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

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife   
Air purification, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cuts   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used As Food   
Used as Ornamental plant   

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   
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'   
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'   

Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass   
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass   

In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass   
maiden grass   

In German
Blau Grama Grass   
Mädchen Gras   

In French
Boutelou gracieux   
herbe de jeune fille   

In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass   
hierba doncella   

In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass   
παρθενική γρασίδι   

In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama   
grama de solteira   

In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa   
panieńskie trawy   

In Latin
Blue Grama Grass   
virgo herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Lilopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Cyperales   

Family
Poaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Bouteloua   
Miscanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass

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

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Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass

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

Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass are as follows:

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Maiden Grass

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

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