Blue Grama Grass (Boutelua gracilis)

Type:
Herbaceous Perennial

Light needs:
Full sun

Water needs:
Dry

Height:
 1-1.5’

Spacing:
 1-1.5’

Bloom Time:
Summer - Fall

Bloom Color:
N/A

Ecological Benefits:

Food source for birds and butterflies. Larval host for six different species of Skipper butterflies.

Description:

Typically found in plains and shortgrass prairies. Would be suitable in pocket prairies, or as a small ornamental grass. Provides year-round interest. Does well in very dry and poor soils.