Bouteloua Species, Featherly, Hairy Grama, Tall Grama

Boutelouapectinata

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bouteloua (boo-te-LOO-uh)
Species
pectinata (pek-tin-AY-tuh)
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
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
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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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

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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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