Bouteloua hirsuta

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Hairy Grama

 
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Information by:         Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

This grass can reach .5'-3' tall and less than 1' wide. Its growing period is during the summer. Flowers are insignificant. It self-sows freely. Foliage is green and hairy. Hairy Grama can make a great lawn substitute

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Meadow, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Parking Lot

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

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.