Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
Western United States
Types
Not available
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Purple
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Scratches
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
PICEA pungens
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Colorado Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Colorado Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Colorado Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Colorado Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Colorado Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Colorado Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Colorado Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colorado Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Dallas Blues Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colorado Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.