Bouteloua gracilis

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Mosquito Grass, Blue Grama Grass

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: 1.El Nativo Growers 2. MS

 

Description

This warm season native grass is extremely versatile and tolerant of a variety of conditions. It requires virtually no maintenance. It can be used as a mounding lawn substitute. It is dormant in the winter but has a very ornamental bloom through summer. Flower stalks can reach 4' in height, in summer and fall. It has an attractive "eyelash" bloom. It is very drought tolerant.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow 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.