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Grama Grass

Tall grass with blurred background of a wooden fence and trees.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
A lush garden with tall grasses and plants, labeled signs, and a tiled walkway on the left.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Tall, wispy grass with fluffy seed heads in a natural setting.
Image courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden.
Tall grass with blurred background of a wooden fence and trees.
A lush garden with tall grasses and plants, labeled signs, and a tiled walkway on the left.
Tall, wispy grass with fluffy seed heads in a natural setting.

Plant Information

Common name: Grama Grass

Scientific name: Bouteloua gracilis

Water usage: Low to moderate

Sun exposure: Full, part sun

Bloom time: Summer to fall

Fire resistant: No

Wildlife: N/A

Native: No

Height: 2 to 3 feet

Spread: 2 to 3 feet

Care information

Can tolerate any soil, year round interest, best when pruned in the spring.