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About Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick

What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial
Perennial

Type

Grass
Tree

Origin

North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Bouteloua gracilis
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Number of Varieties

14-
0 40000
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Habitat

Open Plains, Prairies
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15
0 99
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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, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.44 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

91.44 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Grass like
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

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
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees

Allergy

Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cuts
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
GLIRICIDIA sepium

Common Name

Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

In Hindi

Blue Grama Grass
QUICKSTICK

In German

Blau Grama Grass
QUICKSTICK

In French

Boutelou gracieux
QUICKSTICK

In Spanish

Azul Grama Grass
QUICKSTICK

In Greek

Μπλε Grama Grass
QUICKSTICK

In Portuguese

Azul Grama Grama
QuickStick

In Polish

Niebieski Grama Trawa
QUICKSTICK

In Latin

Blue Grama Grass
Quickstick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cyperales
Fabales

Family

Poaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Bouteloua
Gliricidia

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

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Robinieae

Subfamily

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Faboideae

Number of Species

505
1 27800
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Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick

Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick Physical Information

Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick are as follows:

  • Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet

  • Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green

  • Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink

  • Quickstick leaf color: Green

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick

Care of Blue Grama Grass and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.