Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
(Blonde Ambition Blue Grama)
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Zone |
3 (-40°F/-40°C)
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Exposure |
Full sun
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Form |
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Foliage Height |
9" (23 cm)
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Width |
18" (46 cm)
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Flower Height |
36" (91 cm)
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Flower Colour |
Chartreuse
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Bloom Time |
June - August
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Watering Needs |
Moderate-Low. Drought tolerant
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Soil Preferences |
Prefers light, well-drained soil types
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Part of our Smart Plants (water smart) Collection
This hardy native warm season grass forms a sturdy tuft of narrow, blue-gray leaves that turn gold, orange and red in fall; purple-tinged chartreuse flowers rise on fine upright stems that radiate above the foliage, giving way to pale tan seedheads in fall.
Drought tolerant; Nice dried flower; Good winter interest
Excellent in beds, borders, containers, erosion control projects, mass plantings, naturalized areas, prairie restoration projects and as specimen,
Gardens: Contemporary, native plant and water-wise gardens