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Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Plant Spread: 9 to 18 inches (20-45 cm)
Leaves: Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
Other: Blue-green, Foliage turns golden brown in autumn, sometimes also developing interesting hues of orange and red. Cut clumps to the ground in late winter.
Flowers: Showy
Other: Flag-like flowers
Flower Color: Yellow
Other: They emerge chartreuse and transform to blonde
Flower Time: Summer
Inflorescence Height: 14 to 20 inches (35-50 cm)
Foliage Mound Height: 12 to 15 inches (30-38 cm)
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Other info: Long lasting blonde seed heads. Self-sown seedlings
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Clumps may be easily divided in early spring
Pollinators: Wind
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP22,048 (2011)
Awards and Recognitions: Other: 2011 Plant Select Winner
Parentage: Sport of: Hatchite

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Common names
  • Blue Grama
  • Mosquito Grass

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Location: My garden in N E Pa. 
Date: 2020-08-16

Date: 2022-06-25
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2014-08-11
Location: West Jordan, Utah, United States
Date: 2021-09-16
Photo by cindyaspm
Location: Garden next to Smithsonian, DC, Virginia | May, 2022
Date: 2022-05-28
Location: My Garden, Utah
Date: 2015-01-31
Location: KALAMA WA
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Location: KALAMA WA
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 8, 2013 1:31 AM concerning plant:
    This Blue Grama Grass, Bouteloua gracillis 'Blonde Ambition,' was discovered by David Salman of High Country Gardens, and he introduced it in 2011.

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