★ Bouteloua gracilis (Blue Grama Grass)
These 3 are in early June, very wet year. Must be a warm season grass as it’s just greening up?
From CONPS: Description: The horizontal eyelash-like chartreuse flowers appear in mid-summer and age to blonde seed heads by fall. They are held on the plant right through the winter to provide many months of interest.
Size: 24" x 24"
Light Requirements: full sun
Blooms: mid to late summer
Soil Requirements: well-drained, moist to dry
From “Native Plants for Birds” handout:
Prefers: full sun; dry, well-drained soil
Grows: 12-14in.
Growing season: mid-Summer to mid-Fall
Best for: seeds, insects, host plant for 6 skippers Birds: sparrows, chickadees, nuthatches, finches