Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama) dark green leaves Excellent choice as a cut

Excellent choice as a cut flower for its fragrance and beauty

In Zones 5 & 6 plant in a sheltered location to protect from winter winds

this dark green native is about 18" high and prefers acidic

Blooming in mid to late summer with deep violet blue flowers against silvery green foliage

Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama) dark green leaves Excellent choice as a cutIn late summer, from bluish gray 1. 5' tall leaves emerge purplish flowering stems with distinct oat like spikelets hanging from one side. Fall foliage colors vary from bronze purple to red while flowering stems fade to tan. The overall height is 3'. Native throughout the United States, this clump former grows well in a wide range of soils and is a nice accompaniment to native wild flowers. It spreads slowly by rhizomes and can be used for erosion