{"product_id":"blue-grama-bouteloua-gracilis","title":"Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Grama is an iconic American prairie grass that brings a whimsical and hardy spirit to the sunny landscape. This warm-season bunchgrass is famous for its unique seed heads, which resemble tiny, horizontal eyelashes suspended from 10 to 20-inch stems. The fine-textured, blue-green foliage provides a soft backdrop during the summer before transitioning to a lovely golden-brown as autumn arrives. It is a cornerstone species of the shortgrass prairie, naturally adapted to the wide-open plains and sunny, open woodlands across much of North America. This grass is an ecological powerhouse, serving as a larval host for several skipper butterflies, including the Leonard’s and Ottoe skippers, while its seeds provide critical winter forage for birds. Blue Grama is incredibly drought-tolerant and thrives in well-drained sandy or loamy soils. Its low-growing habit and minimal water requirements make it a top choice for xeriscaping or as a sustainable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional turf. It is a tough, beautiful survivor that adds character to any sun-drenched garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full to Partial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Dry to Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jul–Sep (Blue)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to 28 states, including Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/database.hokseynativeseeds.com\/species\/bouteloua-gracilis\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSee the full growing guide and county range map for Blue Grama\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoksey Native Seeds","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":50926613790917,"sku":null,"price":4.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50926613823685,"sku":null,"price":15.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":50926613856453,"sku":null,"price":30.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":50926613889221,"sku":null,"price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/6567\/1365\/files\/Blue-grama-1152x1536.jpg?v=1793658821","url":"https:\/\/hokseynativeseeds.com\/products\/blue-grama-bouteloua-gracilis","provider":"Hoksey Native Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}