Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Blue Gramma - Bouteloua gracilis (H.B.K.) Lag. Ex Griffiths.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | weakly rhizomatous |
| Texture | fine |
| Density | medium |
| Color | grayish-green |
Useful Identifying Characteristics
| Folded vernation, dense fringe of hairs for ligules, collar containing long hairs. |
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. |