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
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Parking Strip, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.