Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Ornamental Oregano
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
सजावटी अजवायन
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Ornamental Oregano
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
ornement origan
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Ornamentales orégano
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
ornamental Oregano
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
ozdobne Oregano
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
decentius Oregano
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Mentheae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis. Ornamental Oregano doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Ornamental Oregano does not have fragrant flowers. Ornamental Oregano has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ornamental Oregano season is Summer and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
Ornamental Oregano leaf color: 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 Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Ornamental Oregano and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ornamental Oregano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ornamental Oregano 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.