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California Native Plant

Bouteloua curtipendula

Sideoats Grama

Plant photo of: Bouteloua curtipendula
Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Bunchgrass that grows quickly to 2' x 1-1/2'. Extremely cold hardy. Accepts full sun. Flower spikes appear in summer and last through fall. Tall flower spikes start out green and dry to tan. After flowering, seeds appear on one side of spike. Seeds are relished by birds. Blue green leaves, dry to tan in the fall. Prune early spring for clean regrowth.

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.