Sideoats Grama

A Native Grass with Personality

Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) is a charming, low-growing native grass. Its name comes from the unique seed heads, which hang off one side of the stem like tiny flags. It is a tough prairie plant that stays relatively short (2-3 feet) and turns golden-orange in the fall.

Why You Need It:

• Playful Texture: The "flags" flutter in the breeze, adding movement to the garden.
• Drought Tough: Thrives in dry, sandy, or rocky soils.
• Host Plant: A larval host for several species of skipper butterflies.

Planting Tips:

Plant in Full Sun. It is an excellent choice for a rock garden, a dry slope, or the front edge of a prairie planting. It is clumping and well-behaved.