Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama)

Blue Grama is a short native grass that produces attractive seedheads. It makes an excellent lawn substitute in sunny areas. It is often planted with Buffalo grass to create a sustainable alternative to turf grasses. It can also be planted alongside wildflowers to create a prairie landscape. It reaches about one foot tall when in full flower. Blue Grama turns tan when dormant.

Blue Grama can be used as turf,  in a prairie or meadow landscape, or as an accent in a perennial garden.

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Present in state

Present in county and native

Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state

Not present in state

Present and rare, native in county

Previously present, now extinct

Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)