Description
A North American Native, noted for its distinctive arrangement of oat-like seed spikes which hang from one side of its flowering stems. Narrow, bluish-gray leaves with purplish-tinged flowers on arching stems. Foliage turns golden brown in autumn, developing hues of orange and red. Mass in meadows, prairies, slopes, native plant gardens or naturalized areas.
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: Sideoats grama grass
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10
Mature Height: 36 inches
Seedhead Color: Purple
Exposure: Full Sun
Season: |
Warm Weather |
Pot Size: |
38 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
Sideoats grama grass |
Zone: |
3 |
Zone: |
4 |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Zone: |
9 |
Zone: |
10 |
Height: |
2-3 ft |
Color: |
Purple |
Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Genus: |
Bouteloua |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 38. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 6 - 8 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Allow plants to dry between ample waterings.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Leaf spots, rusts
Vernalization Requirements: Not required.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: Generally, not needed.
Day Length: Grown primarily for foliage.
Other: None
