Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Grass
Origin
North Africa
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Moisture
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Saharan myrtle
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
myrte subsaharienne
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
myrto Saharan
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and 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 Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.