Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
Argentina, Chile
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
boxberry
Blue Grama Grass
In German
boxberry
Blau Grama Grass
In French
boxberry
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
boxberry
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
boxberry
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
boxberry
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
boxberry
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Burning
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Genus
Gaultheria
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Gaultherieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Boxberry and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.