Bouteloua curtipendula
Sideoats Grama
Tips for Homeowners:
Useful as an Accent, Groundcover or for Erosion Control. Bouteloua curtipendula is often used as part of a Grouping or Mass Planting. It provides Fall Color and Winter Interest. Plants are appropriate for Water-wise Landscapes, Low Maintenance Plantings, Meadow or Prairie Gardens, Perennial Borders, Roadsides and Restoration Projects.
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- A warm season short prairie grass with blue - green foliage fading to golden- brown to red -orange and purple shades
- Purplish inflorescence lightens to tan in the fall
- Small oat like seeds develop on the side of the stalk
- Native to open rocky woods and mixed grass prairies
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 3-4 ft
Zone: 3-9
Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
Attributes:
- can be planted under Black Walnut Trees
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Native
- Mass Planting
- Erosion control
- Dried Flower/Foliage
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Blue-green
Habit:
- Clump forming
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer