Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP #22,048
Pronunciation: boo-teh-LOO-uh GRASS-ih-liss
SKU #06779
| Description | This rugged, cold hardy, native grass features blue-green foliage and striking, flag-like, golden summer flowers on stiff, weather resistant stems. Provides cool-season interest, as the long lasting blonde seed heads remain through winter. Tolerant of many soil types, this is a perfect choice for low maintenance landscapes. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Midsummer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Erosion Control, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Yucca (Yucca); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care | 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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