Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Willow Oak
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Overcup Oak
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Overcup Oak
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Oryza
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Willow Oak and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Willow Oak 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.