Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Do Not over Water
  
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, Alkaline
  
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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Cleanser, Repellent
  
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
CITRUS latifolia
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Persian Lime
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Persian lime
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Citrus latifolia
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Persian lime
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Persian lime
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
Persian lime
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.