Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition 1G

(Blue Grama Grass)

Warm season native clumping prairie grass with fine textured foliage and unique flowers and seedheads that grow from the flowering stalk and hang perpendicular to the ground.   ‘Blonde Ambition’ is taller than the straight species with flowers that emerge pale green instead of reddish and mature to a lovely light sandy color remaining from summer through autumn.

Planted in Culp's Clearing at Bondsville Mill Park

• Plant Patent: 22,048
• Container Size: trade gallon
• USDA Zone: 3-10
• Height: 9-30”
• Spread: 9-18”
• Sun Exposure: full sun
• Soil Moisture: dry to average
• Bloom Time: summer
• Bloom Color: chartreuse
• Foliage Color: green
• US Native: native selection
• Wildlife Benefit: songbirds
• Notes: drought tolerant, black walnut tolerant