Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Quisco
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Quisco
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Quisco
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Quisco
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Quisco
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Quisco
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Quisco
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Quisco
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinacea
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quisco and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Quisco and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Blue Grama Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Quisco and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quisco and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Quisco and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco 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 Quisco 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.