Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India
Types
Grasses
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
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
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
दालचीनी
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Zimt
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Cannelle
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Canela
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Canela
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Cynamon
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Bouteloua
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Cassythoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon 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
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon pruning is done 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.