Scientific Name: Bouteloua curtipendula
Common Name:
Sideoats Grama Grass
Life Cycle: Perennial
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Physical Characteristics:
Form: Clumping
Height: 1.5-2.5 ft.
Spread: 1.5-2 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Resistance/ Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Clay Tolerant, Black Walnut Tolerant
Ornamental Characteristics:
Texture: Fine
Flowers: Fine stalks with pale purple inflorescence that lead to oat-like seeds.
Foliage: Fine green foliage that turns golden in late summer.
Objectionable Features: N/A
Habitat Requirements:
Soil Preferences: Tolerates most soils from sandy soils to heavy clay soils.
Exposure: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Dry to Medium
Maintenance Characteristics:
Low maintenance, just trim the clumps of grass down in the late winter.
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