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Side-oats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Foliage turns golden brown in autumn, sometimes also developing interesting hues of orange and red. Cut back in late winter. This is a very drought tolerant medium- tall grass that mixes well in plantings with spring wildflowers because it stays short in the spring. Attracts butterflies and birds. Food source for grasshoppers and caterpillars. Provides nesting material for birds

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Details

Plant Type

Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Dry

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

No Wetland Tolerance Never occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Green Roof

Upland Restoration

Urban / Tree Box

Tendency to Spread

Low

Height (ft)

1.5-2.5

Flower Color

Yellow

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

July-Aug

Root Depth (ft)

0.66

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance