Sideoats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Sideoats grama is a warm-season bunchgrass (grows actively and is green during summer months). Late-season blooms have a distinctive, oat-like appearance once dried. Can be found in dry grass prairies and pinon-juniper uplands. Provides shelter and seeds for birds. Larval host and food source for caterpillars.

Plant Details

Native Range: Native to western CO and much of the lower 48
Height: 1 – 2 feet
Spacing: 10” – 24”
Water Needs: Low – Moderate
Soil: Sandy – clayey
Sunlight: Full sun
Bloom Time: August – September
USDA Zone: 4-9
Life Cycle: Perennial

Shipping

Pick up, shipping, and delivery options available. We can ship anywhere in the contiguous U.S. except Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming due to state regulations regarding agricultural imports.