blue grama grass ‘Honeycomb’

Bouteloua gracilis ‘Honeycomb’, is a Poaceae native to the prairies and plains of central and western United States and southern Canada, including Illinois. Blue grama attracts numerous birds and serves as a larval host for the Garita skipperling (Oarism garita).

Plants of B. gracilis grow up to 2.5 ft. tall with a 1.5 ft. spread, in garden conditions. Blue grama is a tuft-forming grass that, like other prairie-adapted native grasses, is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and demonstrates excellent drought tolerance. Bouteloua gracilis will not grow in constantly wet soils, as this soil condition will promote root and crown rot in the species.

‘Honeycomb’ stands out with its exceptional seed heads, resembling delicate honeycomb patterns, which emerge in late spring and mature into a warm golden hue.