Bouteloua curtipendula |
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Sideoats Grama |
Description
This plant is a warm season bunch grass. It is extremely cold hardy. It needs full sun. During late spring and summer, flower spikes appear, often pink or purple. After flowering, seeds appear on one side of spike. This plant grows 18"-24" tall and 12"-15" wide. Leaves are blue green but turn tan when dry. Mow in early spring for clean regrowth. Birds and wildlife relish seeds. and provide larval food plant for many skipper butterflies. Cut back plant in fall.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Lawn, Withrocks
Special Uses
Erosioncontrol, Massplanting, Lawnsubstitute, Naturalizing, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
