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Bouteloua gracilis |
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| 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.
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We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it
hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet.
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PlantLinks to other web pages about Bouteloua gracilis
- Baggy 70F with light (68%G, 4-8d)
- Seed from NARGS '24/'25 exchange. Baggy 70F (32%G, 7-13d)
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April 10, 2025
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