Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
PINUS virginiana
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Scrub Pine
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
वर्जीनिया पाइन
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Virginia Pine
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Virginia Pine
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Virginia pino
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Βιρτζίνια Pine
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Virginia Pine
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Virginia Pine
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Virginia Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Virginia Pine 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 Virginia Pine 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 Virginia Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Virginia Pine season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Virginia Pine flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Virginia Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.