Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Requires very little pruning
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
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
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Köcherbaum
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Quiver Tree
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Properties of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass. Quiver Tree doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Quiver Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Quiver Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma and Blue Grama Grass has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Quiver Tree and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Quiver Tree 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.