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.

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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: 825000
Growing Season Warm Season
Lifespan Perennial
Type Bunch-type
Planting Season Spring
Target Solution Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Sand Tolerant
Full Sun
Deer Resistant
Use Ground Cover & Erosion Control