Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)

Light:

Full or partial sun

Flowering:

Seed heads in summer

Soil:

Average to dry soil. Very drought tolerant.

Height:

12 inches

Color:

Fine textured, blue-green foliage

Hardiness:

Zone 3 native

Uses:

Rock gardens, edging, native plantings. A good choice for boulevard plantings.

Care:

Tough and easy. A native alternative to blue fescue. Can be cut or mowed once or twice each season.

Native:

Yes