Native Plant Species Finder Tool

Part of EcoRestore Utah

sideoats grama
Photo Credit to: Max Licher

Sideoats Grama
Bouteloua Curtipendula

Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Moderate

Soil & Plant Characteristics

Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand, Gravel
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Alkaline, Salt
Max Plant Height (in ft): 3
First Bloom: July
Last Bloom: September
Flower Color: Yellow

Location

Minimum Elevation (in ft): 3215
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 8000
Counties: Beaver, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Kane, Sanjuan, Washington, Wayne

Reproduction and Growth

Growth Rate: Moderate
Germination Overall: High
Germination Rate: Fast
Germination Requirements: No information found
Reproduction: High
Establishment: High

Ecological

Best Suited For These Conditions: Flooding, Disturbance, Riparian
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Energy reclamation, Wildlife habitat, Tortoise habitat, Big Game habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience