Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Blue grama grass
- Ornamental grass
- 50-70 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Blue-green foliage
- Unusual flowers
Horizontal, eyebrow-like inflorescences green-white instead of purple-brown (albino form). After flowering, the inflorescences gradually change colour to light blond seed heads, which remain on the plant until well into winter.
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - October |
| Flower colour | Light yellow, Creamy white |
| Leaf colour | Blue-green |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -30°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
| Soil | Highly permeable, Pervious, Light |
| Soil fertility | None to little, Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Bouteloua |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Grijsgroen muizengras EN: Blue grama grass FR: Gallette gracile DE: Büschelhaargras |
| Breeder | David Salman, High Country Gardens |
| Origin | America, North |
