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About Blue Grama Grass and Pecan

What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Bouteloua gracilis
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

148
0 40000
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Habitat

Open Plains, Prairies
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-9
0 99
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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
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm2,130.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

91.44 cm1,220.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue Violet
Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun

Pruning

-
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover
Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cuts
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant
Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Blue Grama Grass
पेकॉन

In German

Blau Grama Grass
Pekannuss

In French

Boutelou gracieux
Pacanier

In Spanish

Azul Grama Grass
Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Μπλε Grama Grass
Pecan

In Portuguese

Azul Grama Grama
Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Niebieski Grama Trawa
Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Blue Grama Grass
Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Juglandales

Family

Poaceae
Juglandaceae

Genus

Bouteloua
Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Juglandeae

Subfamily

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Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5019
1 27800
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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Pecan

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

Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pecan

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

Blue Grama Grass and Pecan Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Pecan are as follows:

  • Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet

  • Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pecan

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.