Bouteloua hirsuta
Hairy Grama
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
Sun
Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
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.