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All-Stars Plant Details
Latin Name:
Bouteloua gracilis
Common Name:
blue grama grass
Type:
Perennial
Size:
Medium
California Native:
Yes
Description:
California native plant; green flowers age to tan by the end of the summer; retains tidy, upright shape even when dormant.
Pruning Needs:
mow once in late fall or winter to renew
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Arboretum Location(s):
Mary Wattis Brown Garden
Water Needs:
Low
Color(s):
None
Bloom Season(s):
Summer
Fall
Wildlife Value:
None
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