Hairy Grama
Bouteloua hirsuta
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua hirsuta
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Olivia's buckmoth (Hemileuca oliviae), Leonard's skipper (Hesperia leonardus), 🛑Ottoe Skipper (Hesperia ottoe)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Thrives in open, sunny areas; drought-tolerant
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 90 days.
Establishment: There is conflicting information on pre-treatment. One protocol suggests no pre-treatment while the other recommends cold moist stratification for 90 days. The protocol with stratification was preferred due to lack of germination rate in the other.
Source: npn.rngr.net