Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) 'Blonde Ambition' is a darling ornamental grass that was found growing and cultivated by David Salman of High Country Gardens. This cultivar is quite a bit taller than the original species and is known for its delightful blooms and seedheads, which are held horizontally at the top of the stem. These blooms and following seedheads are very strong and weather resistant, remaining upright all winter long! This warm-season grass has a blue-green hue for most of the year and usually turns golden in the fall, although it may sometimes develop hues of red and orange. Plant in garden beds and borders of all styles, naturalized prairie plantings, containers, or even cut flower beds to add interest and texture to cut flower arrangments. 'Blonde Ambition' is tolerant of urban pollution and suitable for city environments.
Expected 2025 Availability- Late April
Blue Grama 'Blonde Ambition'
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish) to Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) (preferred)
Mature Size: 2 - 3' tall and 10 - 18" wide
Spacing: 20 - 24" apart
Season: Warm season grass
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Soils: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, or clay soils that are well-drained
Blue Grama provides seeds for birds and other animals, forage for wildlife, and cover and habitat for birds and small mammals.