grass · design plant record

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue grama

Low grass tufts and horizontal seedheads for a dry sunny layer.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.15–0.61 m (0.5–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.46–0.61 m (1.5–2 ft)

Light

Sun

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment

Source-reported USDA zones

3–10 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Summer

Fit it to the site

Open, well-drained ground that may become dry.

Check local suitability rather than assuming a dry-climate grass suits humid shade.

Keep the care in the decision

Retain seedheads through winter and remove old growth before regrowth.

Origin & safety checks

West and Central Canada to Mexico. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.