Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Grasses
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Dry areas
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
एमु बुश
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Emu Bush
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Emu Bush
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Emu Bush
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Emu Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Myoporaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Eremophila
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Myoporeae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush 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
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.