Blue grama
Eyelash grass

Bouteloua gracilis

Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Cover:
Moderate
Seedling rate:
8-10

Soil

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

Location

Min elevation:
1000
Max elevation:
9000
Counties:
Clark,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Lincoln,
Nye,
White Pine

Reproduction & Growth

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

Ecological

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

Additional Information

Warning:
Enhances fire
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Notes:
history of successful use in range improvement and reclamation projects
Citations:

Bridget 1941, Brock & Brock 1987, Brady 1991

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