Bouteloua hirsuta

Bouteloua

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

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.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

6 – 7.2

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

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

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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