Side-oats Grama grows to about 24 inches and forms tidy clumps topped by cascading tan seed spikes in late summer. Its foliage shifts from blue-green to gold in autumn. Thrives in full to partial sun on well-drained sandy or loamy soils. A non-aggressive spreader that adds texture and seasonal interest to prairie or naturalized gardens while remaining low-maintenance.
Ecological Benefits
Serves as a larval host for certain butterflies and produces seeds favored by ground-feeding birds such as wild turkeys.
