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Bouteloua chondrosioides
Sprucetop Grama
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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.