Sideoats Grama

Sideoats Grama for over 50 years has been our official State Grass of Texas. Every proud Texan should bring this lovely grass into their home garden, for so many reasons. It's highly drought tolerant, loves full sun, is a host plant for skipper butterflies who will feed their young with its many leaves, and its tiny seeds feed birds in the fall. Plus, it gets only 2-3 feet tall so its one of the shorter native grasses. If you have heavy clay soil, before planting be sure and blend in some crushed granite 50/50 to improve the soil texture and drainage (24" deep). Avoid planting it where water will collect in winter. A high and dry site is best. Learn more at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Native Plant Society, and Native Gardeners.

Plant Size: 4" pot
Scientific Name:  Bouteloua curtipendula
Height: 2-3 feet
Spread: 2 feet
Light: Full Sun, Morning Sun, Afternoon Sun