100 Blue Grama Grass Seeds Bouteloua gracilis Native Prairie Grass Drought Tolerant Ornamental

Blue Grama Grass is a warm-season perennial native to the shortgrass prairies of North America, valued for its fine-textured blue-green foliage and distinctive eyelash-like seed heads that appear in summer. It forms neat, upright clumps that bring a natural, meadow-like texture to borders, rock gardens, and low-water landscapes. Its graceful seed spikes dry in place and add winter interest, making it a favorite among gardeners who appreciate low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly plantings.
Blue Grama Grass works well in native plant gardens, xeriscapes, container displays, and mass plantings where a soft, airy texture is desired. It pairs nicely with wildflowers and other prairie species and provides seeds that birds seek out in late season. Growth is clump-forming and steady through warm months, with foliage turning tan in dormancy before greening again in spring. It can be grown as an annual in colder zones or as a dependable perennial where winters are mild.
Species: Bouteloua gracilis
Variety: Blue Grama
Type: Warm-season perennial grass
Plant_Habit: Clump-forming, upright, fine-textured
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy, tolerates poor soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 10
Germination: 14 to 21 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Allow seed heads to dry on the plant for later collection; low-water once established