Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) is a fun native grass, beloved for its showy seedheads that look like tiny brushes. These seedheads will emerge on one side of the plant's stem with a slight red tint and then turn to a blonde color. This grass is a great choice for borders and walkways, garden beds, mixed grass plantings, prairie plantings, containers, or even with cut flowers for adding texture and interest to floral arrangements. This grass will freely self-seed, but is very manageable. Blue Grama is highly tolerant of urban pollution and suitable for city environments.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Blue Grama Grass
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) to Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Mature Size: 1 - 2' tall and 10 - 12" wide
Spacing: 1 - 2' apart
Season: Warm-season grass
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils that are well-drained
Blue Grama provides seeds for birds and other animals, forage for wildlife, and cover and habitat for birds and small mammals.