Bouteloua curtipendula

Description

Bouteloua curtipendula, or Sideoats Grama, is short, hardy prairie grass, growing in dry to medium moisture soils and full sun. Side Oats Grama has narrow blue-green foliage with purple flowers appearing in early to mid summer. The leaves turn golden brown in fall. Small oat-like seeds develop on the side of its stalk. Side Oats Grama is an excellent grass for drought-tolerant gardens, meadows, prairies, slopes, or other naturalized areas. It performs well when used for erosion control.