Bouteloua curtipendula 1G

(Sideoats Grama)

Native warm-season bunchgrass known as sideoats grama, with narrow leaves and distinctive oat-like spikelets hanging from one side of the flowering stems. Provides fine texture and warm orange, red, and tan tones in fall. Ideal for full sun, dry to medium soils, and prairie or meadow plantings, where it supports wildlife and requires little maintenance. 

• Plant Patent: n/a
• Container Size: trade gallon
• USDA Zone: 4-9
• Height: 1.5-2.5’
• Spread: 1.5-2’
• Sun Exposure: full sun
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: summer
• Bloom Color: purple
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: yes
• Wildlife Benefit: birds
• Notes: drought tolerant, black walnut tolerant