Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Rhinitis
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
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SALIX alba
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
White Willow
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
White Willow
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Oiite Oilloo
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Le saule blanc
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Le saule blanco
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Λευκή ιτιά
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
O salgueiro branco
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
wierzba biała
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Populus alba
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cyperales
Family
Salicaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of White Willow and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of White Willow and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about White Willow and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Willow season is Spring and Summer and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for White Willow is Loam and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
White Willow and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
White Willow and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of White Willow and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
White Willow flower color: Yellow
White Willow leaf color: Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of White Willow and Blue Grama Grass
Care of White Willow and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer White Willow 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.