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Common Blue Grama Grass

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  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 9 - 24 Inches
  • Mature Spread 18 - 24 Inches
  • Growing Zones 3 - 10

Images Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden

Blooming from June through August, the Common Blue Grama Grass is ideal for adding some summer and fall interest. Growing up to two feet high, it develops blue-green blades, which turn red-orange in the fall. Red-tinged flowers appear and take on a straw-like hue as they fade. Requiring little ongoing care, this Bouteloua gracilis is easy to grow in the right conditions. 

Common Blue Grama Grass can cope with most soils and is even drought tolerant. Native to North America, this ornamental grass is well suited to growing in zones 3 to 10. It forms dense clumps over time and is perfect for naturalizing, prairie planting, or growing in a container. 

Common Blue Grama Grass Care

Best grown in full sun, the hardy Blue Grama is happy in any soil with any pH as long as it is free draining. You will need to water it until it has established, after which it can tolerate dry conditions. Fertilization is not required; however, you can improve the soil when planting if the existing fertility is low. 

Being wonderfully low-maintenance, little ongoing care of Blue Grama Grass is needed once established. Simply cut back any old foliage to soil level in late winter before the new growth emerges. 

Common Blue Grama Grass Spacing

Blue Grama can grow between 9 to 24 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches across. When planting out, a spacing of 20 to 24 inches between plants is recommended.

Common Blue Grama Grass Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Plant Type: Ornamental Grasses
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 9 - 24 Inches
Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches
Habit: Upright
Flower Color(s): Purple, Red
Flower Description: Purplish-Red
Bloom Period:
Foliage Type: Herbaceous
Foliage Color(s): Blue
Foliage Description: Blue,Gray
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Birds
Container Role:
Uses: Containers, Mass Planting, Specimen or Focal Point
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Brand:
Common Name: Common Blue Grama Grass
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: Bouteloua gracilis
SKU:
1231015173-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.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know 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 Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 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 Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 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 Know 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 Know 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


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Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.