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Bouteloua gracilis

Bouteloua gracilis
Blue grama, Mosquito grass

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Value-for-money
Bouteloua gracilis forms dense blue tufts with curious brown spikes, which are curiously arranged horizontally.  
Flower size
6 cm
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -20°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Bouteloua gracilis is a lovely grass forming dense clumps of fine, very stiff and upright foliage which is slightly bluish green and bears small brown spikes, which are curiously arranged horizontally.

This ornamental grass likes very dry soil, even poor and sandy soil, in full sun. In heavy soil, it does not live as long, so it is advisable to plant it in a rockery or on a sloping bank.

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Bouteloua gracilis (Flowering) Flowering
Bouteloua gracilis (Foliage) Foliage
Bouteloua gracilis (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 6 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Bouteloua

Species

gracilis

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Blue grama, Mosquito grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference809802

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Planting and care

Plant Bouteloua gracilis in a rich, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Trim the entire plant to ground level in late March/early April.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -20°C (USDA zone 6b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers and faded leaves close to the base, using secateurs or shears, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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