Botanical Name: Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita'
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Common Name: Hachita Blue Grama  
Plant photo of: Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita'
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Water Saving Tip:

Even though it's hot, your lawn only needs to be watered twice a week to stay healthy.

And don't water the whole lawn for a brown spot—drag out a hose.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A vigorous selection of blue grama, it makes an ideal low water lawn. Grows about 4 to 15 inches tall; leave it unmowed for a natural look, or mow it for a soft, inviting lawn. It is a warm season grass, and so goes dormant during the cooler fall and spring months, and the winter. Plays very well with native perennials, so plant it with some prairie natives for a low-maintenance meadow. Blue grama has a charming little seedhead, reminiscent of eyelashes, that if left unmowed, is very attractive.