Bouteloua curtipendula 'Trailway'

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Bouteloua curtipendula 'Trailway' plant details

Bouteloua curtipendula 'Trailway' is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bouteloua curtipendula 'Trailway'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bouteloua curtipendula 'Trailway'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A delightful groundcover or meadow grass, this 12-18, fine-textured 1-2' wide drought-tolerant clumper can also help with erosion on dry slopes; its one sided flowers are stunning in fresh or dried arrangements. (Greenlee). S/GD