Perennial, Grass, Good Forage Plant


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Sorghastrum nutans

Common Name: Yellow Indiangrass
Water Needs: Moderate Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 6'
Description:

Strong, upright plant.Seedheads are a fluffy, golden brown. One of the major grasses of the True Tallgrass Prairies.


Bouteloua gracilis

Common Name: Blue Grama
Water Needs: Little Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 12"
Mature Width: 18"
Description:

2008 GreatPlants® selection. Turfgrass or ornamental bunchgrass. Slowly spreads maybe 2" per year


Garden Notes: Plant thickly by seed to get a nice grass for outlying area. Hieght will vary by the amount of water it receives. Very drought tolerant.

Bouteloua curtipendula

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Common Name: Sideoats Grama
Water Needs: Little Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 18"
Mature Width: 20"
Description:

Seeds form on side of stem. Emerge purplish with red/orange anthers. Good accent plant. State grass of Texas