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Bouteloua curtipendula
Side Oats Grama
Suitable for erosion control, borders, or en masse, this fine-leaved, sod-forming grass has attractive, reddish-white fall colour. Unique seeds hang down one side of the seed stalk.
- » AKA Bouteloua racemosa
- » Dense, slightly arching, light green blades mature gold, and sometimes red
- » Purplish flowers
- » Seed stems produce seeds late summer, on only one side of stem
- » Seeds attract birds
- » Bloom Time: Early summer
- » Flower Height: 100 cm
- » Foliage Height: 50 cm
- » Grass Type: Warm Season
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Birds |
Growth Rate
| • | Slow |
Critter
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Native to Ontario |
| • | Deciduous |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Long Blooming |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Planting instructions
| • | Container Plants |
Additional Information about Bouteloua curtipendula
Native to Ontario and much of North and South America
Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Bouteloua curtipendula
Side oats grama is extremely drought-tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is a slow-spreading sod former. Prune in late winter to early spring to make room for new growth.