Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'

15 years ago

While shopping the sale at one of my favorite local nurseries, Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' caught my attention. It's been on my wish list at High Country Gardens so I was happy to find it locally with the HCG label. They order from HCG wholesale and their retail price is less than online. I just bought one so I can see how it goes and planted it in a container for now. I'll definitely go back with my wish list because they do special orders too.

It's sitting on the buffalo grass lawn which is doing well in the heat with very little water.

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cactusgarden
15 years ago
I'm curious if this one comes true from seed? They said it was discovered by David Salman so I don't think its like the improved switch grasses that can only be reproduced by division. Sounded like he found it growing somewhere?

I'd be real surprised to find anyone carrying it here. Maybe TLC, they were carrying Apache Plume and I was surprised by that. Texas seems to offer a lot more natives at local nurseries.
rock_oak_deer
Original Author
15 years ago
That's a good idea, I'll plant a few of the seeds this year and see what happens. Growing from seed has always been hit and miss for me, but I'm really going to get serious so I can save the budget for different plants.

We do have several nurseries that promote natives and usually have a good selection of ornamental grasses too. Even the big box national chains carry natives because those are the plants that grow well here.
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wantonamara Z8 CenTex
15 years ago
Can you save me a few of the seeds. It has been on my list of wants. And I will see you at the SA swap. I have some interesting grass seed I collected in New Mexico. I don't have names for all of them . Grass #'s 1 - 18...LOL
-Mara
rock_oak_deer
Original Author
15 years ago
Mara, I'll do that today since I think they're ready. Those seeds are definitely a show stopper.

It's from Hill Country Gardens in New Braunfels, I need to get back there soon as she has so many great natives at reasonable prices.

Look forward to meeting you at the swap.
wantonamara Z8 CenTex
15 years ago
Maybe I should drive down there on a hot day I have nothing to do .