Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Grass
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Loropetalum
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Loropetalum
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Loropetalum
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Loropetalum
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Loropetalum
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Loropetalum
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Lilopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cyperales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass. Loropetalum Chinese doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Loropetalum Chinese does not have fragrant flowers. Loropetalum Chinese has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.