Do you cut back blue grama grass?

‘Blonde Ambition’ Blue Grama Grass provides exceptional winter interest as the stems of seed heads pop up even after a heavy snow and remain standing through winter, giving the grass 6 to 8 months of garden color and texture. Cut back old stems to 2-3” above ground-level in mid-spring.

Is blue grama grass a perennial?

in full flower, this is among the shortest of the native ornamental grasses. Blue grama grows in bunches in the south, and as a sod-former in the north and at high elevations. It is a perennial. This is an important, drought-resistant, short grass in the mixed prairies and throughout the Great Plains and the Southwest.

Is blue grama grass invasive?

A safe alternative to this damaging invasive is Blue grama grass, or Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’. This plant boasts pretty, eyelash-shaped flowers and is a low-maintenance lawn substitute in every region except California’s most arid.

Is blue grama poisonous?

The grass tolerates shallow soil, as well as air pollution, and may be grown near black walnut trees (Juglans nigra), which grow in USDA zones 4 through 9, despite the toxic chemicals secreted from their roots.

Is blue grama deer resistant?

Blonde Ambition Blue Grama is hardy in USDA planting zones 4 through 9. This deer resistant and drought tolerant grass can be used in mass plantings, as an accent plant or to add height in a perennial or mixed garden. It will happily take on the thriller role in a large container garden.

How long does it take blue grama grass to germinate?

7 to 10 days
Warm night temperatures, evenly moist (but not soggy) soil and rain showers will help Grama grass to germinate quickly, usually within 7 to 10 days of planting.

What eats the blue grama?

Songbirds and quails enjoy blue grama’s seeds and stems, as do prairie dogs and jackrabbits. Blue grama grass is used as forage for domestic livestock such as sheep and cattle. It is also cherished by wild species such as mule deer, elk and bison.