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.