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Blue Grama
Grass Family ( Poaceae : Chlorideae )
Latin Name : Bouteloua gracilis
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
The plant base on blue grama is curved.
More tolerant to grazing than black grama,
good grazing for all classes of livestock and
wildlife, quality is highest when grass is
green, it retains much of its grazing value
when dry and does provide good fall and
winter forage. This short grass is one of the
major dominant grass species of the Great
Plains. Adapted to open plains, foothills,
mesas, and woodlands. Found in all soil
textures, but most abundant in clay loam or
sandy loam soils; unsuited to wet, poorly
drained soils.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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