Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Grasses
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Ardisia
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Ardisia
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Ardisia
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Ardisia
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Ardisia
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Ardisia
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Ardisia
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Ardisia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Primulales
Family
Poaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia
Wondering what are the properties of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia? We provide you with everything About Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia. Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns and Ardisia doesn't have thorns. Also Bouteloua Gracilis does not have fragrant flowers. Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ardisia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ardisia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia are as follows:
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.