Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Cats
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
kiwai
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Actinidia
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.