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Side-Oats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula, Poaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Western SunflowerHelianthus occidentalis
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Pineleaf PenstemonPenstemon pinifolius
Pollinator SharingNurse Plant
Wrinkleleaf GoldenrodSolidago rugosa
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Blue GramaBouteloua gracilis

Both grama grass species compete for limited water and soil resources

Broomsedge BluestemAndropogon virginicus

Broomsedge's allelopathic compounds and competitive growth suppress side-oats grama

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlForage

Common Questions

What zones does Side-Oats Grama grow in?

Side-Oats Grama grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Side-Oats Grama?

Good companions for Side-Oats Grama include Western Sunflower, Pineleaf Penstemon, Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod.

Design guilds with Side-Oats Grama and see companion relationships visually.

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