Blonde Ambition Blue Grama
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition')
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition') is a compact, warm-season native grass admired for its fine texture, blonde-colored seed heads, and graceful, arching habit. This cultivar adds soft movement, unique color, and prairie authenticity to ornamental gardens, native landscapes, and low-maintenance borders.
Distinctive Features
'Blonde Ambition' forms tidy clumps reaching 12 to 18 inches tall with narrow, blue-green foliage. Its distinctive blonde, eyelash-like seed heads appear in summer, providing extended visual interest and texture, especially in late season and winter gardens.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils
- Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4�9
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Blonde seed heads and fine texture create visual highlights
- Prairie and Native Gardens: Adds authenticity and structure
- Rock Gardens: Complements stone and gravel plantings with soft texture
- Low-Maintenance Landscapes: Perfect for xeriscaping and dry sites
- Container Planting: Suitable for pots and small garden spaces
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Minimal watering once established; avoid overwatering
- Pruning: Cut back old foliage in late winter to promote fresh growth
- Fertilizing: Generally not required; prefers low fertility soils
- Mulching: Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Protection: Tolerant of drought, heat, and poor soils
Why Choose Blonde Ambition Blue Grama?
- Unique Blonde Seed Heads: Adds year-round interest and texture
- Compact Growth: Ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers
- Drought Tolerance: Suited for dry, low-water landscapes
- Native Plant: Supports local ecosystems and pollinators
- Focal Point: Eye-catching color and texture enhance mixed plantings
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' is a versatile, low-maintenance native grass that combines unique beauty with ecological benefits�perfect for sustainable and ornamental landscapes.
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