Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
Forest edges, Swamps, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Not Available
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ILEX vomitoria
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Yaupon, Yaupon holly
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Yaupon
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Yaupon
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Yaupon
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Yaupon
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Yaupon
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Yaupon
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Yaupon
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Yaupon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Celastrales
Family
Poaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Yaupon Holly season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Yaupon Holly height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Yaupon Holly flower color: White
- Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Yaupon Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Yaupon Holly 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 Yaupon Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.