Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Grass
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open Plains, Prairies
  
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 5
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm
  
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue Violet
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
  
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
No
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
  
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cuts
  
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
  
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Common Name
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
  
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
In Hindi
Blue Grama Grass
  
Black Tupelo Tree
  
In German
Blau Grama Grass
  
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
In French
Boutelou gracieux
  
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
In Spanish
Azul Grama Grass
  
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
In Greek
Μπλε Grama Grass
  
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Azul Grama Grama
  
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
In Polish
Niebieski Grama Trawa
  
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
In Latin
Blue Grama Grass
  
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Bouteloua
  
Nyssa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Bombini
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nyssoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available