Bouteloua curtipendula Seeds (Sideoats Grama)

Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula) is a native perennial grass commonly found in prairies and open woodlands across North America. It grows in clumps up to 3 feet tall with blue-green leaves and distinctive drooping seed heads on one side, resembling hanging earrings. Also known as Side-oats Grama, this warm-season grass is highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soil conditions. It spreads through rhizomes and self-seeding, making it a valuable grass for erosion control. Sideoats Grama is suited for USDA hardiness zones 3-10. If interested, Bouteloua curtipendula seeds can be used for propagation and establishment.

Growing Bouteloua curtipendula from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Semiarid
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: Orange

Germinating Sideoats Grama Flower Seeds

To germinate Bouteloua curtipendula, sow seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged. Germination typically takes 7-21 days.

We source all of our Bouteloua curtipendula seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Sideoats Grama seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Sideoats Grama seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Bouteloua curtipendula seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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