Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Grasses
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
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Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
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Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Hydrangea
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Hydrangea
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Hortensie
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Hortensia
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Hortensja
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea 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
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.