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Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Grama
Item #: 2008
Category: Grasses
Habit: Perennial
Height: 3-6
Planting Rates:
10 lb per acre
For lawn turf, seed 2 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft.
SOIL TYPE |
SUNLIGHT |
Soil Moisture |
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Loam |
Clay |
Caliche |
Full |
Partial |
Dappled |
Shade |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
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Dry Medium |
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Description
Blue Grama forms a short 3 to 6 inch height grass that requires just 7 inches of water per year. If left unmown during the flowering period, the grass produces a beautiful 10 inch seed stem. Excellent stands can be readily established from seed. Because of its wide adaptation (all soil types, including alkaline soil) and ease of establishment, Blue Grama is used extensively as a water conserving grass. It makes an excellent lawn grass in sunny areas.
In areas with sand and clay Blue Grama can be combined with Buffalograss for diversity. See our Native Sun Turf mix for a ready-made combination especially suited to this purpose.
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