Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
3-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
  
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
5-10-10 fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Bugs
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
Rosa acicularis
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
prickly wild rose, the prickly rose, the bristly rose, Arctic rose
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
कांटेदार गुलाब
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Nadel-Rose
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
rosier arctique
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
rosa espinosa
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
φραγκοσυκιές τριαντάφυλλο
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
rosa espinhoso
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
kolczasta róża
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
spinis rosa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Rosa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Rosoideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Prickly Rose season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prickly Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Prickly Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Prickly Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Prickly Rose flower color: White
- Prickly Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Prickly Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Prickly Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prickly Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.