Bouteloua curtipendula

AKA Bouteloua racemosa
Dense with slightly arching light green blades maturing gold and sometimes red
Purplish flowers
Seed stems produce seeds late summer, on only one side of the stem
Deep roots that are good for stabilizing slopes
Bloom Time: Early summer
Flower Height: 100 cm
Foliage Height: 50 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season
** PLUGS ARE SOLD IN FULL FLATS ONLY (50 QUANTITY) **

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
40-100 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Side oats grama is extremely drought-tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is a slow-spreading sod former. Prune in late winter to early spring to make room for new growth.

Plugs are sold in full flats only.

Additional Notes about Side Oats Grama:

Native to Ontario and much of North and South America

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.

Critical larval host for Ottoe's, Dotted, Leonard's and Green Skipper Butterflies. The seeds feed Grouse, Quail, Wild Turkey, and several sparrows. In the wild, the foliage feeds elk, bison, deer, and antelope. The foliage also supports grasshoppers, which feed other wildlife.