Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)

Name: Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)
Brand: Westcoast Gardens
Price: 0.01 CAD
Availability: InStock

Sunlight:

Full Sun

Soil Type:

Well-Drained

A drought-tolerant, warm-season native perennial grass recognized by its distinctive horizontal, eyelash-shaped, purplish seed heads. It forms dense mats or clumps, making it ideal for xeriscaping, erosion control, and, specifically, as a native lawn alternative.

Sun: Requires full sun

Soil: Dry to very dry well-drained lean (no too rich) soil; highly drought-tolerant once established.

Height: grows 0.75–2 ft tall

Garden Design:

Fine, grey-green foliage that turns tan in winter. Excellent for rock gardens, meadows, and mass plantings. 'Blonde Ambition' (known for taller, blonde-colored seed heads) and 'Angel Eyelash' are popular cultivars.

Grows Well With

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