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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' is a vigorous plant with narrow, blue-green leaves that form dense mounds. During summer, the clumps are punctuated by intricate seed heads that resemble eyelashes. This tough, drought-tolerant grass thrives in sand or clay soil with full-sun exposure. It needs good drainage for the best growth. Too much water is often its downfall.
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.
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Photo/Illustration: Susan Roth