Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Red Buckeye
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Red Buckeye
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye 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 Buckeye 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 Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.