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Endearing and whimsical, Blue Grama is famed for its eyelash-like seed heads that wave above clumps of fine foliage. As one of the toughest native grasses, it thrives on neglect while adding character, movement, and pollinator value to dry gardens.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Very low; survives on rainfall once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 12–18 in wide
Native Origin: Great Plains and Western U.S.
Best Substitutes For: Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Landscape Uses:
Endearing and whimsical, Blue Grama is famed for its eyelash-like seed heads that wave above clumps of fine foliage. As one of the toughest native grasses, it thrives on neglect while adding character, movement, and pollinator value to dry gardens.
Plant Details:
Water Needs: Very low; survives on rainfall once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy, rocky, or loamy soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 3–10
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–40°F (–40°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 12–18 in wide
Native Origin: Great Plains and Western U.S.
Best Substitutes For: Buffalo Grass (Bouteloua dactyloides), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium)
Landscape Uses: