Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South-Eastern Asia, Eastern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Emerald zoysia, Compadre zoysia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
gardens, Hillside, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-12
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs a lot of water initially, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune grass to maintain level
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Army-worms, Mosquito, Red blotch, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Full Sun, Light Frost, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Aphids, Cats, Mosquitos, Snails, White bugs
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
allergic conjunctivitis, Skin irritation, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Prevent Soil Erosion, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for bedding in gardens, useful as a ground cover
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
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
ZOYSIA
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Zoysia
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
Zoysia
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Zoysia
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Zoysia
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
Zoysia
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
Zoysia
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
Zoysia
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Zoysia
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
Zoysia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Cyperales
Genus
Bouteloua
Zoysia Willd
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Zoyaseiae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Zoysia 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 Zoysia 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 Zoysia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zoysia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zoysia is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zoysia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Zoysia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Zoysia flower color: Not Available
- Zoysia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zoysia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Zoysia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune grass to maintain level. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zoysia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.