blue grama
Also known as: mosquito grass
A tufted deciduous grass to 60cm tall, with linear leaves and slender stems each bearing a few one-sided, horizontal, comb-like reddish-brown flower spikes in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis)
- Genus
- Bouteloua
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue grama
Distribution map
North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue grama
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blue grama care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back overwintered material in early spring, just before new growth begins
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Alternatively divide clumps from mid-spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in a sharply drained soil soil in full sun. Avoid winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
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Pests
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