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Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
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Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’


Mosquito Grass

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 8.050.030


Also called Blue Grama, this is an important native plant of the Great Plains shortgrass prairie, found in much of North America from Manitoba south and west across the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Midwest States to Mexico. It makes a low tuft of fine textured blue-green leaves, with unusual spikes of bristly chartreuse flowers, aging to blond, that rise above the foliage and are held at an angle, somewhat resembling a swarm of flying insects. Attractive in the sunny border, rock garden and excellent for winter interest. Flowers may be cut and used in arrangements. Clumps may be easily divided in early spring. Self-sown seedlings may also appear. Very drought and cold tolerant once established. Robust. 2011 Plant Select® winner. Discovered and introduced by David Salman of High Country Gardens. Sport of B. gracilis ‘Hatchite’. USPP#22048: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Creamy Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Dried Flower
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Massed
  Wild Flower
Height
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Spread
   30-60 cm
   12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium