Sideoats Grama
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Sideoats Grama ( Bouteloua curtipendula ), or short prairie grass, offered by the seed company Northern Wildflowers, is a perennial plant native to the prairies of the Western Hemisphere, from Canada to Argentina.
With its graceful habit and mature red and purple hues, this grass is ideal for natural landscaping. Non-aggressive and semi-clumping, it blends well with other grasses and wildflowers, adding texture and color to prairie gardens.
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
Growth cycle : Perennial
Height : 60 to 90 cm
Spread : 30 to 45 cm
Packet Size : Approx 90 seeds
Heritage : Native to the prairies of America
Cultivation method:
Sow Sideoats Grama grass seeds directly in spring into dry to moderately moist soil. Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep and provide full sun to partial shade. This grass is easy to care for, drought tolerant once established, and blooms from September to October.
It combines well with companion plants such as echinacea, rudbeckia and milkweed, and has no known enemy plants, making it ideal for ecological restoration projects or natural prairie gardens.
Offering long-lasting beauty and low maintenance, Sideoats Grama is an excellent addition to create natural landscapes and promote biodiversity.
