Bouteloua gracilis ~ Blue Grama, Mosquito Grass full-shade The foliage is eaten by

The foliage is eaten by several types of moth callipiters and the seeds are eaten by songbirds

COMPANION PLANTS:  Cranesbill

broken stems have a milky white sap that can cause significant skin irritation if allergic to latex

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Blue Sedge (Carex flacca)

Bouteloua gracilis ~ Blue Grama, Mosquito Grass full-shade The foliage is eaten byBlue Grama is a small tufted native warm season grass common in short grass prairies. The wiry blue grey leaf blades turn golden brown in fall, and may sometimes gain a red orange hue. Small purplish flowers appear on stems in summer. Blue Grama needs full sun and well drained soils. Extremely drought tolerant. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: North to Midwest N. America Height: 1 2 Spread: 1 2 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 10 Culture: Full Sun Bloom