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Blue Grama Grass

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 2 - 3 Feet
  • Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 4 - 10

The golden flowers and seed heads of the Blue Grama Grass make it elegant and attractive from midsummer until the fall. Botanically known as Bouteloua gracilis 'Honeycomb', this ornamental grass remains compact at around 24 to 30 inches tall and is loved by pollinators. It produces thin green stems upon which its flag-like blooms develop with yellow pollen. This grass is tough and easy to grow.

Being low maintenance, the Blue Grama Grass needs little ongoing care. Once established it is drought tolerant and is even resistant to deer. Ideal for growing as a specimen or in a group and for naturalizing. This grass is native to parts of the North American prairies.  

Blue Grama Grass Care

The Blue Grama Grass thrives when it is grown in full sun and in free-draining soil. It can cope with most soil types apart from those prone to waterlogging or with poor drainage. Regular water is required until establishment, after which it is drought tolerant. Although not strictly required, a slow-release fertilizer can be applied in the spring. 

The Blue Grama Grass is simple to care for. In late winter or early spring, you simply cut back the previous year’s growth before the new shoots appear. 

Blue Grama Grass Spacing

Over time, the Blue Grama Grass can reach 24 to 30 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. When growing in a group, you can plant this ornamental grass at a spacing of around 20 to 24 inches.

Blue Grama Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 10
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 2 - 3 Feet
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Yellow
Flower Description: Yellow Shades
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green Shades
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Butterflies
Container Role:
Uses: Containers, Mass Planting
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer
Brand:
Common Name: Blue Grama Grass
Other Name(s): Mosquito Grass
Scientific Name: Bouteloua gracilis 'Honeycomb'
SKU:
1231014401-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot

Quart Pot

Also Known As:
Quart

Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year

Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"

Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W

Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"

Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W

Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old

Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"

Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W

Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"

Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W

Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon

Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"

Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W

Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot

#5 Pot

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon

Plant Age:
~3-4 years old

Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"

Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W

Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Plant Shipping

Pre-Ordered Plants

Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.

Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule

Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.

Growing Zone Estimated Ship Week
Zone 10March 24th
Zone 9March 31st
Zone 8April 7th
Zone 7April 14th
Zone 6bApril 21st
Zone 6aApril 28th
Zone 5bMay 5th
Zone 5aMay 12th
Zone 4May 19th
Zone 3May 26th

Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.

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