Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Unknown
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Kwanzan Cherry 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.