Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

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Blonde Ambition Blue Grama

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Information by: PlantMaster Photographer: PlantMaster, Roy Wiskar

Description

Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' the common name being Blonde Ambition Blue Grama, is a warm season grass with gray-green leaves sideways flower spike that is reminiscent of a flag. It grows 1 -1.5' in height. The flower is white in appearance befitting the name. It is long lived. It has larger flower spikes than the regular Blue Grama Grass. It is best in full sun and will tolerate just about any soil. However, the soil needs to be well-drained. It is drought tolerant but will always look better with some irrigation. Plant in full sun.

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.

Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.