Bouteloua curtipendula, commonly known as Side-oats Grama, is valued for its distinctive inflorescences, which hang gracefully from one side of the stem, creating a striking visual effect. The plant features fine-textured, blue-green foliage that turns a golden hue in the fall, adding seasonal interest.
Side-oats Grama serves excellently as a matrix plant or in drifts. Its subtle elegance and adaptability to dry conditions make it ideal for creating naturalistic textures and adding structure to garden beds. Its fine foliage and attractive seed heads contribute to a harmonious and dynamic landscape, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and ecological function.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry
Height: 1-3 feet
Wetland Status: UPL
Bouteloua curtipendula, commonly known as Side-oats Grama, is valued for its distinctive inflorescences, which hang gracefully from one side of the stem, creating a striking visual effect. The plant features fine-textured, blue-green foliage that turns a golden hue in the fall, adding seasonal interest.
Side-oats Grama serves excellently as a matrix plant or in drifts. Its subtle elegance and adaptability to dry conditions make it ideal for creating naturalistic textures and adding structure to garden beds. Its fine foliage and attractive seed heads contribute to a harmonious and dynamic landscape, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and ecological function.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry
Height: 1-3 feet
Wetland Status: UPL
