Blue Grama Grass
- Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Low
Height: 12–18 inches (with seed heads reaching up to 2 feet)
Bloom Time/Harvest Time: Summer
Description:
Blue Grama is a warm-season, perennial bunchgrass native to Texas and much of the western U.S. It is highly drought-tolerant and valued for its ornamental seed heads that resemble tiny eyebrows. These distinctive “eyelash” seed spikes bloom in summer and add visual interest to native and xeriscape gardens. Blue Grama provides excellent erosion control, habitat for wildlife, and forage for grazing animals.
Planting Tips:
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Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
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Excellent for low-water landscapes, prairies, and pollinator gardens.
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Mow only once or twice a year if using in a meadow or lawn setting.
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Can be started from seed or plugs; water to establish, then reduce.
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Late Spring
Nativity to Texas: Yes
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