Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama) dark green leaves Place in the middle of

Place in the middle of the border or in combination containers

this dark green native is about 18" high and prefers acidic

The spreading 6-8" tall foliage is a suppressing and perfect for under planting

In Zones 5 & 6 plant in a sheltered location to protect from winter winds

Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama) dark green leaves Place in the middle ofIn late summer, from bluish gray 1. 5' tall leaves emerge purplish flowering stems with distinct oat like spikelets hanging from one side. Fall foliage colors vary from bronze purple to red while flowering stems fade to tan. The overall height is 3'. Native throughout the United States, this clump former grows well in a wide range of soils and is a nice accompaniment to native wild flowers. It spreads slowly by rhizomes and can be used for erosion