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Blue Grama

Scientific Name: Bouteloua gracilis (Willd. ex Kunth) Lag. ex Griffiths
Synonym: Bouteloua oligostachya, Chondrosum gracile, Chondrosum oligostachyum
Family: Poaceae

Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase). 1950. Manual of the grasses of the United States. USDA Misc. Publ. No. 200. Washington, DC. 1950.

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-3,10,12
USDA: 3-10

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: North America

Growth Habits: Perennial bunchgrass, 10 inches to 2 feet tall (25-60 cm), 1.5 to 2 feet in spread (45-60 cm)

Flowers: Red or purple flowers

Watering Needs: Low water use, does poorly with unsufficient drainage

Propagation: Seeds, self sows

Can be used for low maintenance turf.

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