Bouteloua gracilis
Mosquito Grass, Blue Grama Grass
Description
This warm season native grass is extremely versatile and tolerant of a variety of conditions. Requires virtually no maintenance. Can be used as mounding lawn substitute. Dormant in the winter. Very ornamental bloom through summer. 6-12" H x 6-12"W. Flower stalks can reach 4' in height. Attractive "eyelash" bloom.
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.