Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Silverskin garlic, Artichoke garlic
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Fields, Loamy soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Acne, Aging, anti-allergy, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ALLIUM vineale
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Wild Garlic
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
लहसुन
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Knoblauch
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Ail
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Ajo
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
alho
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
czosnek
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic 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 Wild Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Garlic season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Garlic is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Garlic is Neutral.
Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Wild Garlic height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Wild Garlic flower color: Gold
- Wild Garlic leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Wild Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Wild Garlic pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Wild Garlic needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.