Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
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Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Bouteloua
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.