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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.