Boutelous hirsta of the Poaceae family Hairy Grama Grace Larrabee

Looks Short – 2 to 6 dm Sharp needles Small flowers

Does Not Meet Requirements Dry, sandy, rocky, sunny not like… Wet, shady, prairie, woodlands Lives in TX, NM, AZ Different conditions

Would Not Survive Likes dry, we have wet place Not enough sunlight Hairy Grama not good for garden Could be living in South

Bloom June – August Summer End of year – ugly buds Beginning of year – dead remains

The Hairy Grama is NOT a good fit for the rain garden Do NOT Vote for the Hairy Grama

Thank You For Listening

Reference List (for pictures) Google Images. (2012). Retrieved from Google Images. http://www.google.com/ imghp?hl=en&tab=wi .