Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bouteloua gracilis
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Hortensie
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Hortensia
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Hortensia
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Hortensja
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Bouteloua
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Grama Grass season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Hydrangea 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.