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Posted 05/28/2023 in Ornamental Grass

Bouteloua gracilis

A native ornamental grass with a completely new look. The horizontal eyelash-like chartreuse flowers appear in mid-summer and age to blonde seed heads by fall. They are held on the plant right through the winter to provide many months of interest.

Post Details

Latin Name
Bouteloua gracilis
Common Name
Blue Grama Grass
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Special Interest
Attracts Birds
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
.75-2 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Rock Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A native ornamental grass with a completely new look. The horizontal eyelash-like chartreuse flowers appear in mid-summer and age to blonde seed heads by fall. They are held on the plant right through the winter to provide many months of interest.

Special Care Instructions

Cut to the ground in late winter. Self seeds. Tolerates a wide range of soil.

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