Blue Grama
Bouteloua gracilis
A fine-leaved, short bunch grass that does well in a variety of conditions
About Blue Grama
This perennial, native, warm season bunchgrass features fine blue-green leaves and has a compact growth habit. It grows in all well-drained types of soil including sandy and alkaline. It is taller than buffalograss, but is more drought tolerant. Seed heads are white to purple flags on upright stems.
Uses include: Recreation areas, roadsides, medians, cover between small tree plantings, warm season pasture, turf, and mixing with buffalograss for low maintenance areas with sandy or coarse soils.
Plant in spring.
Purchase Blue Grama
This product is sold by the Pure Live Seed (PLS) pound.
Product Details
| Height Range: | 6 - 8 inches |
| Seeding Rate: | Broadcast: 1 PLS Lb. / 4,000 sq ft | Drilled 4-5 PLS Lbs. / Ac |
| Seeds Per Pound: | 825,000 |
| Growing Season: | Warm Season |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Planting Season: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |