Plant Library

Grass Blue Grama gracilis

Common Name: Grass Blue Grama

Botanical Name: Bouteloua

Variety: gracilis

Blossom Color: Green/Blue

Bloom Time: Jul-Sep

Zone: 3 to 10

Exposure: Sun to Part Sun

Mature Height: 12"

Mature Width: 12-14"

Notes: Drought-tolerant, clump-forming, native grass. Often used as a native lawn alternative with Buffalo Grass. Lovely blue seed heads. Tolerates a wide variety of soils.