Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Grass
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Grasses
not available
Habitat
Dry areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Nova Guiné Impatiens
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Impatiens New Guinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Geraniales
Family
Poaceae
Balsaminaceae
Genus
Bouteloua
Impatiens
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and New Guinea Impatiens season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral.
Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens 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
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
- New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and New Guinea Impatiens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth. In summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water.