Bouteloua chondrosioides |
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Sprucetop Grama |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.