Bouteloua gracilis |
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Mosquito Grass, Blue Grama Grass |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.
Description
This warm season native grass is extremely versatile and tolerant of a variety of conditions. It requires virtually no maintenance. It can be used as a mounding lawn substitute. It is dormant in the winter but has a very ornamental bloom through summer. Flower stalks can reach 4' in height. It has an attractive "eyelash" bloom.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Yellow Green
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.