Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Flaschenbaum
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Sterculieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color: Not Available
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Bottle Tree and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.