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.
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.