Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Yellow green
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARUM italicum
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Italian Arum, Lords-and-Ladies
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
इतालवी एरम
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Italienisch Arum
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Arum italienne
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Arum italiana
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Ιταλικά Arum
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Arum italiano
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
włoski Arum
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Italian Arum
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis. Italian Arum doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Italian Arum does not have fragrant flowers. Italian Arum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Italian Arum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Italian Arum is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Italian Arum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Italian Arum height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Italian Arum flower color: White, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Italian Arum leaf color: White and 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 Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Italian Arum and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Italian Arum pruning is done No pruning needed and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Italian Arum 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.