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Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua x 'Zig Zag' Little Blondie™
Blue Grama Grass
In stock · from $14.99
Slender, bright green, vertical blades are accented by horizontal inflorescences that mature to soft white by late summer. Sterile and easy to keep contained to just where you want it. Tolerates heat and low water with ease. Great for adding texture and interest to small spaces, low borders, pollinator gardens, or mass plantings. Seed heads curl upward and remain on the plant for months, offering texture and interest even through winter months.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Low maintenance.
- Fits small spaces.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass get?
About 12-18" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Zig Zag 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.
Is Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Zig Zag Blue Grama Grass in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Zig Zag 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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