Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Brassica oleifer, Brassica napus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune back the growing tips, Remove all suckers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, pink rot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Diarrhea, Nausea, Oral Allergy, sneezing, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Blood purifying, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Cholesterol Free, Curing mumps and measles, Digestion problems, Diuretic, Palpitation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
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'
BRASSICA rapa ssp. nipposinica
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Kabuna, Mizuna, Spinach Mustard, Tendergreen
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Mizuna
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Mizuna
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Mizuna
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Mizuna
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Mizuna
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Mizuna
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Mizuna
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Mizuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Capparales
Family
Poaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Mizuna 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 Mizuna 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 Mizuna and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Mizuna season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mizuna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Mizuna is Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Mizuna height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Mizuna flower color: Yellow
- Mizuna leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Mizuna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Mizuna pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Remove all suckers. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mizuna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.