Bouteloua chondrosioides

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Sprucetop Grama

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

Sprucetop Grama is a grass that grows quickly to 2' tall. It is extremely cold hardy and heat tolerant. It prefers full sun. This perennial native is grows in dense tufts on dry rocky slopes and plateaus. This grass is great for restoring a natural habitat.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.