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Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Grama Grass
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Clump-forming, green blades turn purplish then tan after frost. Freely self-seeds, so it is great for naturalized areas, and meadows. Seed is a good food source for birds.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Blue Grama Grass get?
About 18-24" tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Blue Grama Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Blue Grama Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Blue Grama Grass grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Blue Grama Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Blue Grama Grass wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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