Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
जरुल
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Königinblume
In French
Boutelou gracieux
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Pride of India 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 Pride of India 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 Pride of India and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pride of India season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Pride of India include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.