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.
Blue grama needs full sun and well-draining soil. It requires only 2 inches of water per month. It is a warm-season grass, which means it will be dormant (and tawny colored) from mid fall until the warmer part of spring. Plant seed, plugs, or sod (see Guides). Requires only 3 to 4 mowings all season, or don't mow at all, and have a billowy, prairie-like lawn.