Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
West Redbud
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Redbud Western
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Western Cercis
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cercideae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bouteloua Gracilis has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
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 Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Western Redbud and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.