2021-2022 Hoffman Nursery Catalog of Grasses

Bouteloua dactyloides
(syn. Buchloe dactyloides)
BUFFALO GRASS
This shortgrass prairie native is a stellar alternative
to the traditional lawn. It boasts fine-textured,
gray green to blue green foliage and spreads
quickly by rhizomes to form a dense carpet. Can
take light foot traffic and periodic mowing (2-3”
min.). It has low fertility and water requirements
and tolerates heat, drought, and alkaline soils.
Intolerant of heavy moisture and sandy soils.
BOUTELOUA
Warm season, grey green to blue green, 4-6”, 6-8”
with blooms, sun, dry-average, flowers late spring,
Zones 4-8, Origin: central plains of Canada & U.S.,
South to Mexico
Bouteloua gracilis
Bouteloua dactyloides
Bouteloua gracilis
BLUE GRAMA
A drought-tolerant, low-growing native prairie
grass; reaches 1’ when flowers hover above. Acts
as a ground cover when planted close together
and is often used as an alternative to traditional
lawns (can be mowed occasionally). Thrives in
full sun and dry conditions. Grows naturally in
dry prairies; often found in rocky or clay soil.
Warm season, green, 6”, 1’ with blooms, sun, dry,
flowers early summer, Zones 3-9, Origin: Central and
Mountain regions of Canada and U.S. into Mexico
Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’
PP22048
BLUE GRAMA
A stunning cultivar larger than the species. Creates
an abundance of horizontal seed heads,
which change from chartreuse to blonde and
hover above blue green, 3’ stems. Very drought
tolerant and performs best with well-drained
soils and low humidity; has shorter lifespan with
wetter conditions or humid climates. Discovered
and introduced by High Country Gardens’
founder and chief horticulturist, David Salman.
Named a 2011 Plant Select ® Winner.
Warm season, blue green, 1’, 2.5’-3’ with blooms,
sun, dry, flowers midsummer, Zones 4-9, Origin:
Central and Mountain regions of Canada and U.S.
into Mexico
Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’ PP22048
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