Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP22048

Also Known As

Chondrosum gracile 'Blonde Ambition'
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass
Mosquito Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP22048 plant details

Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP22048 is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse and cream flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP22048

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' PP22048

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 3. Narrow bluish-gray leaf blades. Dense clump.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A tufted, warm-season bunchgrass native to prairies, plains, open rocky woodlands and along railroad tracks throughout the Western U.S. Known as Blue Grama, these grasses will reach a height of 12-15" tall and wide. 'Blonde Ambition' distinguishes itself from the species by its chartreuse flowers (instead of purple) which make a striking contrast with the blue-gray leaf blades. The flowering stems are also much taller, as much as 2.5' tall above the clump! Flowers then produce interesting blonde seedheads which remain on the stalks until early winter. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Easy grower.

By: Cistus Nursery

Blonde Ambition' has chartreuse flowers that mature to blonde seed heads that are held like jaunty pennants on stiff stems over blue-green foliage. The flowers reach heights of about 30 to 36 inches which the breeder, David Salman from High Country Gardens, says suggests a bit of hybrid vigour. Blue gramma grass is a distinctive addition to the full sun border.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Taller and more energetic than the species, 'Blonde Ambition's dense finely hewn tufts provide a blue-green foil for cut-flower-perfect inflorescences, which grow at 90

By: Digging Dog Nursery

An impressive, highly ornamental form of Western native grass with tall, upright stems. Showy chartreuse, aging-to-blonde seed heads hold their straight shape and are displayed high above the foliage through winter, providing many months of color and texture. Developed by High Country Gardens. Clay, loam or sandy soils. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8,000'). PPAF