Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Water daily during 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
सागौन
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Teak
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Teak
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Teak
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Teak
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Teak
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Teak
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Teak? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Teak. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Teak 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 Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Teak
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Teak Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Teak are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Teak
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.