Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)

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Blue Grama is a short native grass that produces attractive seedheads. It makes an excellent lawn substitute in sunny areas. It is often planted with Buffalograss to create a sustainable alternative to turf grasses. It can also be planted alongside wildflowers to create a prairie landscape. It reaches about one foot tall when in full flower. Blue Grama turns tan when dormant.

Blue Grama can be used as turf,  in a prairie or meadow landscape, or as an accent in a perennial garden.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low, medium
Sun exposure Full sun
Bloom time Summer, fall
Mature height 3-6" without blooms,12-14" with blooms
Attracts Birds, butterflies
Host plant Skipper butterflies

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)