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About Pecan and Blue Grama Grass

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Bouteloua gracilis

Number of Varieties

814
0 40000
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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
Open Plains, Prairies

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-93-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9 - 5

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm91.44 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm91.44 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green
Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
-

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow
Purple, Blue Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Butterflies, Flying insects

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden
Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Cuts

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits
Seeds, Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass

In Hindi

पेकॉन
Blue Grama Grass

In German

Pekannuss
Blau Grama Grass

In French

Pacanier
Boutelou gracieux

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis
Azul Grama Grass

In Greek

Pecan
Μπλε Grama Grass

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã
Azul Grama Grama

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny
Niebieski Grama Trawa

In Latin

Pecan
Blue Grama Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida

Order

Juglandales
Cyperales

Family

Juglandaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.
Bouteloua

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae
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Subfamily

Juglandoideae
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Number of Species

1950
1 27800
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Properties of Pecan and Blue Grama Grass

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

Season and Care of Pecan and Blue Grama Grass

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

Pecan and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information

Pecan and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:

  • Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green

  • Pecan leaf color: Green

  • Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet

  • Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Pecan and Blue Grama Grass

Care of Pecan and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Pecan 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.