Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Tabebuia
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Tabebuia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Tabebuia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Tabebuia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Tabebuia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Tabebuia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Lilopsida
Not Available
Family
Poaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.