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Bouteloua gracilis

 

Blue Grama is a warm-season grass in the Poaceae family. It can get anywhere from six inches
to two feet tall and is very drought resistant, but it will use less water if let grown taller, as it
provides shade. It is one of the most drought tolerant grasses, as it can survive on as little as
seven inches of rain a year! Since it likes rocky soils, it would do well in a rock garden. Blooms
with a purple tint appear on this plant in summer, resembling mosquito larvae. Blue Grama is a host plant for several species of Skipper butterflies.

Key Info

Scientific Name: Bouteloua gracilis
Common Names: Blue Grama
Plant Type:
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Flower Color: Purple

Additional Info

Habit: Clumping
Height: 6" - 2'
Spread: 1.5' - 2'
Soil Conditions: Rocky
Leaves: Fine textured
Fruit: Tan seed heads in summer
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10
Pollination: Bees and butterflies
Wildlife Connections: Attracts songbirds, larval host for Skipper butterflies
Propagation: By seed.