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Sprucetop Grama

Bouteloua chondrosioides, Poaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pine MuhlyMuhlenbergia dubia
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Pitchfork BluestemAndropogon bicornis
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Woolly Three-awnAristida lanosa
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese Dragon BambooDendrocalamus sinicus

Chinese dragon bamboo creates massive shade and strong allelopathic effects against grama grass

Fertile Clumping BambooFargesia ferax

Dense clumping bamboo outcompetes grama grass for light and root space in overlapping habitats

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlRangeland RestorationWildlife HabitatDesert Revegetation

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Sprucetop Grama grow in?

Sprucetop Grama grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sprucetop Grama?

Good companions for Sprucetop Grama include Pine Muhly, Pitchfork Bluestem, Woolly Three-awn.

Design guilds with Sprucetop Grama and see companion relationships visually.

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