bouteloua gracilis angel eyelash™Greenlee's ANGEL EYELASH™ Blue Grama Grass
USDA Zones 4-9 |
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This low growing, compact grass is the shortest showy flowering grass we have ever come upon! Blue-green foliage makes a tight 6-inch clump that is topped by 4 to 6-inch tall flowers. Flowers emerge in the spring purpley-black and mature to tan seedheads that sparkle in late or early light. When in bloom, it is irresistible to not touch its silky seedheads. Angel Eyelash grass is about half the size of the typical species Bouteloua gracilis. A truly miniature flowering grass, it is useful in groups or as an edging along walkways. Great in containers with succulents and other drought tolerant perennials. Also great between stepping stones. Especially useful in hot and cold interior climates. Other grasses that it combines well with are Hilarias, other Boutelouas and Buchloe, Festuca mairei and Pennisetum spathiolatum. And any of the muhly grasses. |
ORIGIN Our plants were collected in San Bernardino County on the edge of the Mohave Desert at 8500' elevation. As far as we know, this clone is the only Bouteloua in the trade that has native California genetics. PLANTING TIPS Maintenance: Cut back to 2-3" in late winter or early spring. Pests and Disease: None. CLIMATES Coastal: 1st - 3rd exposure. Desert: High desert. Low desert is yet to be tested. Slopes: N/A |