Hairy Grama

Boutelouahirsuta

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bouteloua (boo-te-LOO-uh)
Species
hirsuta (her-SOO-tuh)
Synonym
Bouteloua hirsuta var. hirsuta
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is fire-retardant
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Fe, New Mexico

San Antonio, Texas

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2007 | neutral

I have not grown this plant, but have seen it in its native habitats.

Hairy grama grass (Bouteloua hirsuta) is often confu...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Hairy Grama Bouteloua hirsuta is Native to Texas and other States.

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