Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
Grasses
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Flowering Quince
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Chaenomeles
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Flowering Quince and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Flowering Quince 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.