Bouteloua gracilis 'Honeycomb'

blue gamma grass

  • Golden honey colored flowerheads bloom in July and last into the winter
  • Angled seedheads add interest to the garden
  • Dense and full habit improved over the species
  • Easy to grow and adaptable
  • Drought tolerant
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Deer resistant

Easy to grow and quite attractive ornamental grass with flag-like flowers that bloom in July with yellow pollen that hangs down resembling eyelashes. The interesting flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators. Birds enjoy the seed that falls to the ground in the fall.


Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
• No Deadheading
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Yellow
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer Bloomer
• Late Summer
Exposure
• Full Sun
Habit
• Upright
Soil Moisture
• Dry Soil
• Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Bouteloua gracilis 'Honeycomb'

Grows best in well-drained or dry soil in full sun. Remove spent foliage in the fall or late winter before new growth begins in the spring.