Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
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
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
red alder
In German
Blau Grama Grass
rot-Erle
In French
Boutelou gracieux
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
aliso rojo
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Red Alder 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 Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.