Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Poaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Green
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
2", purple-green inflorescence (flowers arranged in a row) have small yellow flowers that hang down and the inflorescence curls and turns golden as it dries.
Planting Grass
Plant Spacing
A pinch of 10 –20 seeds every 18"
Hardiness Zones
10, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A pinch of 10 –20 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 10–14 Days |
| Start Indoors | 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Can be sown in late summer/early fall so plants get established before winter and get an early start on spring. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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19 reviews
- SxottRated 5 out of 5 stars3/29/26Excellent germination
So far these are doing great in the greenhouse. Excited to see them full grown. 🌱
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/31/26Hey Sxott,
That's fantastic to hear your Blue Grama Grass Seeds are showing excellent germination in the greenhouse! You're going to love watching these develop into their mature form - Blue Grama has such a beautiful, distinctive seed head structure once it's fully grown. Sounds like you're off to a perfect start! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Addison y.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/12/26Cute and easy
They are just getting started but the Seedling are cute and very easy to start.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/15/26Hey Addison,
We love hearing that our Blue Grama Grass Seeds are so easy to start! Those little seedlings really are adorable, thank you so much for sharing your photo so we can see. You're going to love how beautiful this native grass looks as it matures. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful update with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- LadyWildFireRated 5 out of 5 stars12/8/25show stopper
This is a beautiful plant. grows quickly and doesn't mind the shade.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests12/9/25Hey LadyWildFire,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our Blue Grama Grass Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear you think it's a show stopper - what a perfect way to describe this beautiful native grass! It's fantastic that you're seeing such quick growth and we love that you've discovered how well it tolerates shade. That versatility really makes it such a wonderful choice for so many different garden spots! Thanks for sharing your growing success with us and we hope it continues to be a stunning feature in your landscape! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Melissa Y.Rated 5 out of 5 stars10/9/25Winner!
Love this small grass in my flower beds. First time growing this from seed and will be using this plant from now on!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/10/25Hey Melissa,
Thank you so much for this fantastic 5-star review! "Winner!" is exactly what we love to hear about Blue Grama Grass Seeds - and we're absolutely thrilled that this was such a successful first-time growing experience for you!
We absolutely love that you're incorporating this beautiful native grass into your flower beds! There's something so wonderful about how Blue Grama adds that perfect textural contrast and natural movement alongside flowering plants. The fact that you've already decided this will be your go-to plant from now on just shows what an incredible garden performer these grass seeds really are.
Your success growing Blue Grama from seed is such a testament to both your gardening skills and the reliable performance these seeds deliver. Going from first-time grower to dedicated fan after just one season - that's exactly the kind of garden love story that makes Blue Grama such a special addition to any landscape!
Your experience will be so inspiring for other gardeners who are thinking about adding the natural beauty and easy-care benefits of Blue Grama Grass to their own flower beds and discovering what a winner this versatile native can be!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Valerie D.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars9/16/25Blue grama
Didn't come out as great as the flower seeds, a bit disappointed, but I did order more haven't planted them yet. I plan on doing the planning in early spring to see if they come out better. I'm very happy with the company and there products, since I'm a beginner just trying out gardening. I will see if this makes a difference. Fast delivery...I plan to order more seeds when spring comes around.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/18/25Hey Valerie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️