Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama
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.
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers