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Poaceae
Bouteloua hirsuta
Bouteloua hirsuta
Also known as Chondrosum foeneum, Chondrosum papillosum, Bouteloua palmeri, Bouteloua hirsuta var. glandulosa
Native Plants · Grama · Native · Drought Tolerant · Xeriscape · Prairie · Bunch Grass · Hardy · Low Water · Western
Hairy grama is an extremely drought-tolerant native bunch grass that requires minimal care once established. This hardy perennial thrives in poor soils and hot conditions, making it perfect for xeriscaping and prairie restorations. Water sparingly and avoid overwatering which can cause root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply then allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 14-21 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.2
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Green · Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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