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Bouteloua Species, Featherly, Hairy Grama, Tall Grama

Boutelouapectinata

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Bouteloua (boo-te-LOO-uh)

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Species

pectinata (pek-tin-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

This plant is fire-retardant

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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htop

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

I have not grown this plant but have observed it growing in its native habitat.

Tall Grama (Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectina...Read More

frostweed

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

Tall Grama Bouteloua hirsuta var. pectinata is Native to Texas and other States.

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