| Common Name(s): | Blue Grama |
| Botanical Name(s): | Bouteloua gracilis |
Description:
Blue Grama is a popular and widespread native warm season grass found throughout the Great Plains and the western U.S. Its many uses include rangeland, forage, erosion control, restoration, low maintenance areas such as golf course roughs and as a mowed turfgrass. Can plant alone or with other native grass and wildflowers.
| Seeds per pound: | 715,000 |
| Seeding rate₁: | For pasture and erosion control 4 lbs/acre. For turfgrass 4 lbs/1,000 sq. ft. |
| %Purity/% Germination (Typical) | 60/60 |
| Growing Regions: | Drier parts of the western U.S. and Great Plains below 7,000 ft. |
| Native To: | Western U.S. and Great Plains |
| Life Cycle: | Perennial |
| Characteristics: | Spreads by bunching and tillering. |
| Season Type: | Warm Season |
| Exposure: | Sun |
| Height: | 6-24 inches |
| Establishment: | Good. Important to practice weed control before seeding. |
| Water Requirements: | Excellent drought tolerance. |
| Wildlife: | Forage |
Cultural Information:
Seed only during warmer months Apr-Sept. Once established irrigate in summer (2x month) to maintain color and growth.
₁ Seeding rate is based on seeding alone. When seeding with other species the rates should be reduced. Contact us for recommendations.