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Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)

Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)

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  • Scientific Name: Bouteloua gracilis
  • Common Name: Blue Grama
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils; tolerates poor and rocky soils
  • Height: 6-12 inches (up to 18 inches with flowering stalks)
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping grass

Additional Information: Blue Grama is a hardy native warm-season grass known for its distinctive, eyelash-shaped seed heads that give it a unique ornamental appeal. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in dry, sunny environments, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, native grass lawns, and prairie restorations. Blue Grama adapts well to poor soils and has a deep root system that stabilizes soil and prevents erosion. Its fine-textured foliage adds subtle beauty to landscapes and is an essential component of prairie ecosystems, providing habitat and food for birds and small wildlife.

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