Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Sideoats grama - Bouteloua curtipendula Michx. Torr.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | weakly rhizomatous |
| Texture | fine |
| Density | medium |
| Color | grayish-green |
Useful identifying Characteristics
| Rolled vernation; long, scattered hairs along the adaxial leaf blade surface. |
Uses
| It is used in semi-arid regions for low-quality utility turf; drought and heat tolerant. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | No improved varieties for turf. |
| Seeding Rate | - |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | seed |
| Seeds/lb | - |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | Sun |
| Soil | fine-textured, alkaline |
| Moisture | low, drought-tolerant |
| Mowing height | 1/2" to 1 1/2" |
| Fertility | low |
Special Problems
| Does not compete well with cool-season turfgrasses under irrigation. Better adapted to non-irrigated, droughty areas. |