Bouteloua curtipendula var. tenuis
Bouteloua curtipendula var. tenuis
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua curtipendula var. tenuis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 75 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- gold, tan
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from crown and rhizomes after fire. Frequent burning maintains prairie dominance and prevents woody encroachment.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Warm-season grass germinates best at temperatures between 20-30°C. Light neutral to positive for germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch