Blue Grama

Bouteloua gracilis 

Family- Grass

Light Requirements- Sun 

Wildlife Benefit- Birds, Butterflies, Mammals

Larval Host Plant- Skippers

Bloom Time- July-October

Leaf Retention- Deciduous

Life Span- Perennial

Height- 1’- 3’, grass blades are usually about 4”, seedheads are usually 1’-2’

Width- 1’-2’

Native Habitat- Grassland

Additional Information- One of the shorter native grasses, it’s a dominant grass in short grass prairies. Also makes a great ornamental shortgrass. Sometimes mixed with buffalo grass for a native turf seed mix. Very drought tolerant. Host plant to many different skipper species. Leave the seeds for bird food. 

Biodegradable Pots

This plant is potted in a biodegradable pot. Whenever possible KNP uses biodegradable pots. They are a great alternative to plastic pots.  The biodegradable pots can be planted directly into the ground, this reduces transplant shock which makes for happy plants!

Biodegradable Pot Size Information

Small- 4” Wide Top, 2.5” Wide Base, 3.75” Tall (Similar to Standard 4” Pot)

Medium- 5.25” Wide Top, 3.25” Wide Base, 5” Tall

Large- 7" Wide Top, 4.5" Wide Base, 6.125" Tall (Similar to Gallon Size Pot)