Blue Grama
Bouteloua gracilis
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Blue grama is a short, native bunchgrass prized for its fine texture and drought tolerance. It features distinctive flag-like flower spikes and turns reddish-bronze in fall, making it excellent for xeriscape and prairie gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Blue grama is a short, native bunchgrass prized for its fine texture and drought tolerance. It features distinctive flag-like flower spikes and turns reddish-bronze in fall, making it excellent for xeriscape and prairie gardens.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Blue Grama grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
southwestern United States and Mexico
Native to: Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation