Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Madagascar
Types
Bouteloua gracilis
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Umbrella Plant
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Dach-Anlage
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
parasol roślin
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Sedge season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.