Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
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Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
pinkroot
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Spigelia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Spigelia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Spigelia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Spigelia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Spigelia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.