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Bouteloua gracilis

 
Common name blue grama
Family poaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z4-10)
Flowers summer
Size 12-36"
Light sun
Cultural notes well-drained soil; drought-tolerant

Drought-resistant short warm-season grass of the American prairies. Interestingly curved inflorescences, appearing in summer, are held on stems above the leaves. It can be used as a lawn grass for light-traffic areas, needing less water than common turf species, especially when allowed to grow tall enough to shade the soil.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: front fence nursery area

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Seed-starting details for this plant

  1. Baggy 70F with light (68%G, 4-8d)
  2. Seed from NARGS '24/'25 exchange. Baggy 70F (32%G, 7-13d)


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