Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)

Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis)

Blue Grama is a low-maintenance, warm-season (meaning it actively grows when it's hot out) native grass with its signature eyelash-shaped seed heads that gently sway on slender stems. It brings subtle texture and movement any dry, sunny spots in your garden. Well-adapted to southeastern Wisconsin’s summer heat and drought, it’s a dependable choice for sunny borders or rock gardens.

Growing in clumps about 1–2 feet tall, Blue Grama spreads slowly without overtaking other plants. It supports pollinators and provides seeds that feed songbirds in fall and winter.

Growing Conditions
Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, dry to medium moisture; tolerates poor soils
Height: 1–2 feet
Spread: Clumping, slowly spreading
Zones: 4–9
Bloom time: July through September

Wildlife Value
Blue Grama supports native pollinators and offers seed for finches and sparrows. Its foliage provides shelter for insects and small wildlife.

Blooms Alongside: Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), liatris, rattlesnake master,