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Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP #22,048
Pronunciation: boo-teh-LOO-uh GRASS-ih-liss
SKU #06779
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | This rugged, cold hardy 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. A selection of a North American native species. Semi-evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, 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 |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Yucca (Yucca); Lavender (Lavandula) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| History | 2011 Plant Select winner. Discovered by David Salman, Chief Horticulturist of of High Country Gardens. This is selection of the native North American prairie grass Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as Blue Grama Grass, which is widely used as a drought-tolerant turf substitute in the Southwest and Prairie states. |
Details
| Description | This rugged, cold hardy 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. A selection of a North American native species. Semi-evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, 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. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Aster (Aster); Sedum (Sedum); Yucca (Yucca); Lavender (Lavandula) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| History | 2011 Plant Select winner. Discovered by David Salman, Chief Horticulturist of of High Country Gardens. This is selection of the native North American prairie grass Bouteloua gracilis, commonly known as Blue Grama Grass, which is widely used as a drought-tolerant turf substitute in the Southwest and Prairie states. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.