Gypsum Grama
Bouteloua breviseta
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © joeysantore (iNaturalist #62173498)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua breviseta
- USDA Symbol:
- BOBR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from basal crowns after fire; fire can stimulate seed germination.
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm soil.
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