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Blue Grama

Bouteloua gracilis, Poaceae

Zones
3–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

BuffalograssBouteloua dactyloides
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Wrinkleleaf GoldenrodSolidago rugosa
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Composite DropseedSporobolus compositus
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Side-Oats GramaBouteloua curtipendula

Both grama grass species compete for limited water and soil resources

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlLawn AlternativeWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Blue Grama grow in?

Blue Grama grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Blue Grama?

Good companions for Blue Grama include Buffalograss, Wrinkleleaf Goldenrod, Composite Dropseed.

Design guilds with Blue Grama and see companion relationships visually.

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