Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Grasses
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Dry areas
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Flower Color
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
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
Arrowhead
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 Spring, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to feed livestock
Condiment, Gum
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
Peppertree
In Hindi
Bouteloua gracilis
Peppertree
In German
Bouteloua Gracilis
Peppertree
In French
Bouteloua aristidoides
Peppertree
In Spanish
Chondrosum gracile
peppertree
In Greek
Bouteloua gracilis
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Bouteloua Gracilis
Peppertree
In Polish
Bouteloua Gracilis
Peppertree
In Latin
Bouteloua Gracilis
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Sapindales
Family
Poaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cynodonteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Anacardioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree
Season and care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree Physical Information
Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree 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
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree
Care of Bouteloua Gracilis and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.