Grass Bouteloua Blonde Ambition

Blond Ambition, Bouteloua gracilis, also known as grasshopper, blue grama, or mosquito grass, is a tufted, summer interest grass native to Missouri. Blond Ambition Grass noted for its distinctive arrangement of grasshopper or mosquito larvae-like seed spikes which hang from only one side of its flowering stems. It is native to prairies, plains, open rocky woodlands and along railroad tracks throughout the Western U.S. It was a dominant grass of the dry shortgrass prairies. Narrow, bluish-gray leaf blades (to 1/4” wide) typically form a dense clump growing 12-15 inches tall. Foliage turns golden brown in autumn, sometimes also developing interesting hues of orange and red. Inflorescences of purplish-tinged flowers appear on arching stems above the foliage in early to mid summer, typically bringing the total height of the clump to 20 inches tall.

Zone: 3 to 10

Height: 0.75 to 2.50 feet

Spread: 0.75 to 1.50 feet

Bloom Time: June to August

Bloom Description: Chartreuse

Sun: Full sun

Water: Dry to medium

Maintenance: Low

Suggested Use: Naturalize

Flower: Showy, Good Dried

Leaf: Colorful

Tolerates: Drought, Erosion, Dry Soil, Shallow-Rocky Soil, Black Walnut Acidic Soil, and Air Pollution