Gypsum Grama
Bouteloua breviseta
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua breviseta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jul, aug, sep, oct
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Green, Brown
Native Range
United States: New Mexico, Texas
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Direct seeding on listed beds, irrigation, cultivation and fertilization.
Establishment: Seeds were collected at NRCS James E. `Bud' Smith Plant Materials Center, Knox City, Texas. The plant is generally distributed in Trans-Pecos and southern New Mexico, particularly in areas of gypsum sands at the leeward sides of gypsum lake-beds.
Source: npn.rngr.net