Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Requires plenty of water during 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Shell Ginger
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Shell Ginger
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cyperales
Zingiberales
Family
Poaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.