
Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition
Highly ornamental and drought-tolerant, this warm-season grass adds unique texture and movement to any landscape.
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Installation
About this plant
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition', commonly known as Blue Grama Grass, is an exceptional ornamental grass offering both beauty and resilience. Its distinctive blonde, eyelash-like seed heads emerge in summer, floating above delicate blue-green foliage, creating a captivating visual display that persists well into winter. This North American native thrives in full sun and various soil conditions, making it an ideal choice for xeriscapes, meadows, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Its fine texture and airy form provide a striking contrast to broad-leaved plants, enhancing the overall aesthetic of your garden design. 'Blonde Ambition' is celebrated for its low maintenance requirements and strong adaptability, offering an outstanding, long-lasting performance in the landscape. It's an excellent selection for sustainable gardening.
Care & maintenance
Generally low maintenance. Cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Requires very little fertilization once established.
Quick facts
- Type
- grass
- Mature height
- 2-3 feet
- Mature width
- 1-2 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low (drought-tolerant once established)
- Growth rate
- Medium