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About Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass


About Blue Grama Grass and Northern Catalpa


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Grass   

Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States   
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Moist woods, Swamps, Woodlands   
Open Plains, Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
9 - 5   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Spreading   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
91.44 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
91.44 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple   
Blue Violet   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Brown   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Green, Blue Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Brown   
Purple, Blue Green, Tan   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Brown Rot, Caterpillars, fungus, Sawfly Larvae, Verticillium Wilt   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site   
Drought, Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Butterflies, Flying insects   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Ground Cover   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Cuts   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood   
Seeds, Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture   
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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CATALPA speciosa   
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'   

Common Name
Northern Catalpa   
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass   

In Hindi
Northern Catalpa   
Blue Grama Grass   

In German
Northern Catalpa   
Blau Grama Grass   

In French
Nord Catalpa   
Boutelou gracieux   

In Spanish
Catalpa Norte   
Azul Grama Grass   

In Greek
Βόρεια Catalpa   
Μπλε Grama Grass   

In Portuguese
Northern Catalpa   
Azul Grama Grama   

In Polish
Północnej Catalpa   
Niebieski Grama Trawa   

In Latin
Northern Catalpa   
Blue Grama Grass   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Lilopsida   

Order
Scrophulariales   
Cyperales   

Family
Bignoniaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Catalpa   
Bouteloua   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
50   
99+

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Properties of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass

Wondering what are the properties of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass. Northern Catalpa doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Northern Catalpa does not have fragrant flowers. Northern Catalpa has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Blue Grama Grass 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 Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass

Season and care of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Catalpa season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Northern Catalpa is Clay, Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Catalpa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.

Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information

Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Catalpa height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:

Care of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass

Care of Northern Catalpa and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Catalpa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Northern Catalpa 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.

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