Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color
White
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Stevia
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Stevia
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Stevia
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Stevia
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Stevia
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Stevia
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Stewia
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Stevia
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Asterales
Cyperales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Stevia and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Stevia and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Stevia and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Stevia and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Stevia and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Stevia and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Stevia 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.