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Turfgrass Information

Blue grama, Bouteloua gracilis

Big Bluestem

Full Sun, Warm-Season

Blue grama is a very petite grass that was not particularly noteworthy after its first season.

It did not survive for a second season.


Advertised HeightAdvertised Zone

8-15”

3

YearHeight/Width
Year 16”/5”
Year 2 
DatePictures
September 2007Big Bluestem