Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Zucchini, courgette
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
तोरी
In German
Blau Grama Grass
Zucchini
In French
Boutelou gracieux
Courgette
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
calabacín
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
abobrinha
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
Kabaczek
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini? We provide you with everything About Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini. Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns and Zucchini 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 Zucchini 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 Zucchini and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini
Season and care of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Grama Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Zucchini season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini Physical Information
Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini are as follows:
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini
Care of Blue Grama Grass and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.