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California Native Plant

Bouteloua curtipendula

Sideoats Grama

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Bunchgrass that grows quickly to 2' x 1-1/2'. Extremely cold hardy. Accepts full sun. Flower spikes appear in summer and last through fall. Tall flower spikes start out green and dry to tan. After flowering, seeds appear on one side of spike. Seeds are relished by birds. Blue green leaves, dry to tan in the fall. Prune early spring for clean regrowth.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

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