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Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita' ('Hachita' Blue Grama Grass)

Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita' Photo/Illustration: Susan Roth

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita' boo-tel-LOO-ah grah-SIL-iss Common Name: 'Hachita' Blue Grama Grass Synonyms: B. oligostachya, Chondrosum gracile Genus: Bouteloua
'Hachita' has narrow, blue-green leaves that form dense mounds. In summer, elongated seedheads add visual interest. This tough, drought-tolerant grass thrives in sand or clay soil with full-sun exposure. It needs a setting with good drainage, as it won't thrive in wet conditions. -Scott Vogt, Native grasses, Fine Gardening issue #124
 Noteworthy characteristics: Plant ‘Hachita’ with darker perennials behind to show off its interesting seed heads.
 Care: Grow in well-drained soil in full sun; cannot tolerate wet winters.
 Propagation: Divide from mid-spring to early summer; sow seed in cold frames in spring.
 Problems: Damping off, rust, head and leaf smuts, tar spot, fungal spots, root rot.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.;6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Moderate
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Native; Showy Foliage; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Summer
Foliage Color Silver/Grey
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Dried Flower, Naturalizing
Style Meadow Garden
Seasonal Interest Winter Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Grasses,Perennials,Natives

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