Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP #22,048
Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Green Thumb Int'l-El Toro
23782 Bridger Road Lake Forest CA 92630
- Armstrong
28992 Golden Lantern St. Laguna Niguel CA 92677
- Lowe's
30481 Avenida De Las Flores Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688
- Armstrong
32382 Del Obispo St. San Juan Capistrano CA 92675
| Botanical Pronunciation | boo-teh-LOO-uh GRASS-ih-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Yucca (Yucca); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Adaptable to a wide variety of soils, provided it is well-drained; prefers a near neutral pH level between 6.6 and 7.8. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought. Cut old foliage back just before new shoots appear in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 10
Your climate may be too warm for this plant