Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Blue Princess Holly
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
BluePrincess Holly Plant
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
BluePrincess houx Plante
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
BluePrincess Planta Holly
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
BluePrincess Holly roślin
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Cyperales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis. Blue Princess Holly has thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Princess Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Princess Holly has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Blue Princess Holly and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.