Black Grama

Bouteloua eriopoda

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Bouteloua
Species:
Bouteloua eriopoda

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
Yellow

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
thrives in arid desert environments

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Not given

Establishment: The provided protocol lacks specific information on propagation source, pre-treatment, establishment protocol, temperature, germination rate, and germination time range for Andromeda polifolia.

Source: npn.rngr.net