Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Grama Grass
Description
This bunchgrass grows quickly to 1-1/2' x 2'. Blue-green leaves turn tan in fall. Tall spikes of green flowers dry to tan. Seed heads resemble eyelashes. Requires virtually no maintenance. Good for meadows. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Very frost tolerant. Native to North America.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.