'Blonde Ambition' Blue Grama is a lovely low maintenance native grass which has unusually shaped inflorescences. The orange to straw colored flowers are held horizontally off the stems, so that they look like tiny feathers.  'Blonde Ambition' produces chartreuse flowers (instead of purple for the species) on taller flowering stems.  This is especially lovely when back lit by afternoon sun. When planted in mass, Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' can serve as an infrequently mowed lawn, since it does best in full sun. It was introduced by David Salman of High Country Gardens, and brought to our attention by Steve Castorani of North Creek Nurseries.

Interestingly, this species does not reside solely in prairie-grassland habitats, but can be found across a whopping 28 of the contiguous United States as well as up into parts of Canada. The versatility of blue grama grass makes it ideal for a number of landscape conditions, including use as a lawn alternative or as part of a green roof planting. Due to its preference for good drainage and even its tolerance of poor soils, blue grama grass makes an excellent choice for stabilizing drier soils prone to erosion. The whimsy inspired by the peculiar seedheads, however, is perfect for interactive spaces such as children’s and sensory gardens, providing visual delight and inviting visitors to touch and explore their unusual, bristly inflorescences.

PRN Preferred:  A fun whimsy appeal, what other grass has horizontal seedhead that last well into the winter?

• Category: Grasses
• Alternate Cultivar: Blonde Ambition
• Patent: PP22048
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Height: 24 Inches
• Spread: 18 Inches
• Bloom Color: Ivory/Buff