Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
Leaves used for wrapping food
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Nepenthes robcantleyi
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
queen of hearts
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
queen of hearts
In German
Blau Grama Grass
queen of hearts
In French
Boutelou gracieux
queen of hearts
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
queen of hearts
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
queen of hearts
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
queen of hearts
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
queen of hearts
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
queen of hearts
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Nepenthaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Nepenthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Queen of Hearts 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 Queen of Hearts 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 Queen of Hearts and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Queen of Hearts season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Queen of Hearts is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Queen of Hearts is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Queen of Hearts height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Queen of Hearts flower color: Yellow green
- Queen of Hearts leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Queen of Hearts include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Queen of Hearts pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Queen of Hearts needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.