Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Eria
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Eria
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Eria
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Eria
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
eria
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
eria
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Eria
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Pinalia
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Podochileae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis. Eria doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Eria and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.