Bouteloua eriopoda

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Black Grama

 
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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

Sideoats Grama grows quickly to 2' tall and 2' wide. It is very cold hardy and prefers full sun. Yellow flower spikes grow on on one side of branch from summer through fall. Foliage is green, narrow and pointed. Prune or cut down in early spring for clean regrowth. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks after established, especially during summer and fall. Some folks have a strong allergic reaction to the pollen or plant. This grass makes a nice meadow.

 

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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.