Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
indische Malve
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Mallow indienne
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
malva india
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
vitifolium
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Malveae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray 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 Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Indian Mallow and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow 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.