Chondrosum gracile
BLUE GRAMA GRASS, SIGNAL ARM GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: USA, Mexico

Other Botanical Names: Bouteloua gracilis

Other Common Names: Mosquito Grass

 
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Chondrosum gracile
BLUE GRAMA GRASS, SIGNAL ARM GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown-purple

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush designs

Uses: mass planting, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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