sideoats grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
5-9

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Silt,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
CaCO3 tolerant

Location

Min elevation:
3000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Clark,
Lincoln

Reproduction & Growth

Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
High
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
0
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Moderate
Survival:
High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Flooding
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Weed management
Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Available
Citations:

Simonton & Jordan 1986, Weaver & Albertson 1944; Biedenbender and Roundy 1996

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