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Side Oats Grama

Bouteloua Curtipendula

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Overview

Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), a perennial North American native grass, stands 2-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet. Recognized by distinctive, oat-like seed spikes dangling along one side of its stems, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought tolerant and adaptable, this ornamental grass adds a fine-textured, reddish-purple hue in summer turning tan in fall, ideal for naturalistic and water-wise landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–11

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Poaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — the grass produces reddish-purple flowers
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — With a deep and extensive root system, it can also help control erosion on slopes or banks
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — This grass is not only ornamental but also offers habitat value
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — and wildlife-friendly landscape
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — grass / perennial with purple blooms
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — grass / perennial for full
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — purple flowers in the garden
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — a perennial North American native grass; scientifically known as Bouteloua curtipendula
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula); recognized by distinctive
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — stands 2-3 feet tall with a spread of 1-2 feet; it prefers full sun exposure but can tolerate light shade
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Recognized by distinctive; or as part of a drought-resistant meadow garden
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Drought tolerant and adaptable; this perennial grass stands approximately 2 to 3 feet tall at maturity
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils; this ornamental grass adds a fine-textured
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — this ornamental grass adds a fine-textured; providing year-round visual interest
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — oat-like seed spikes dangling along one side of its stems; side Oats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula)
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — ideal for naturalistic and water-wise landscapes; oat-like seed spikes dangling along one side of its stems
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — reddish-purple hue in summer turning tan in fall; purple flowers in the garden
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — scientifically known as Bouteloua curtipendula; is an ornamental grass that presents both an aesthetic appeal and
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — is an ornamental grass that presents both an aesthetic appeal and ecological benefits to your landscape design; side
Side Oats Grama (Bouteloua Curtipendula) — Characterized by its unique; with a deep and extensive root system, it can also help control erosion on slopes or

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