Bouteloua (Grama)
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Warm season grasses native to North America. 
Dry to medium well-drained soil and full sun.
​Pollinator plants.
Tolerates dry sites and drought once established.
Can be grown as a turf grass and regularly mowed 2-4" tall.
Meadows, prairies, on slopes, native plant gardens, naturalized areas or on green roofs.

curtipendula (Side Oats Grama)
  • Forms a dense clump
  • Oat-like seed spikes hang from one side of the stem
  • Shade of purple and red in fall
  • Mixes well in plantings with spring wildflowers
  • ​Height with bloom - 3 feet
  • 12"-18" H x 18"-24" W
  • Bloom time: summer
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gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' (Blue Grama) PP 22048
  • Self-seeds
  • Does not tolerate wet, poorly drained soil
  • Chartreuse flowers give way to blonde seed heads
  • In rock gardens as a specimen or in small groups
  • ​Height with bloom - 2 1/2 feet
  • 12"-15" H x 8"-18" W
  • Bloom time: Summer
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