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Side-Oats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Category: Grass • Grama

Discover Side-Oats Grama, a drought-tolerant grass perfect for mass plantings and borders.

Mature Height: 1-3 feet
Mature Width: 1-2 feet
Bloom Color: Brown, Gold
Bloom Time: Summer
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Side-Oats Grama is a perennial grass native to North America, known for its distinctive side-branching flower spikes. It is drought-tolerant and attracts various pollinators.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Prefers dry to moderate moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Well-drained soils with a range of pH levels. Adaptable to various soil types.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

mass plantingborder

Special Features

Attractive seed headsdrought-tolerant

Wildlife Value

Attracts pollinators and provides habitat for birds.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for naturalized areas and prairie gardens. Provides habitat for wildlife.

Maintenance Notes

Low

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Is Side-Oats Grama a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design.

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