Blonde Ambition Blue Grama is a stunning ornamental grass with unique flowers that resemble straw-colored eyelashes or eyebrows. A clumping, dense grass with tall, upright, delicate stems, Bouteloua 'Blonde Ambition' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add texture, movement, and visual appeal to their landscapes. Its adaptability, vigor, drought-tolerance, and distinctive appearance make it a superstar in the garden.
The flower heads of Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' are held perpendicular at the tip of sturdy stems and resemble eyelashes that flutter in the breeze. Much like the fringe of hair along the eyelid, the flower spikelets of Blonde Ambition are arranged on one side of the stem. These unusual flowers have been described as flag-like, compared to musical notes, a barber's comb, eyebrows, or mosquito larvae due to their unique arrangement. This characteristic has led to other common names for Blonde Ambition Blue Grama such as Mosquito Grass or Eyebrow Grass. The large, showy flowers emerge greenish-yellow in summer maturing to shades of blonde. Persistent seed heads remain throughout winter, offering long-lasting seasonal interest, especially when planted in large groups.
Densely-tufted, wispy strands of bluish-green foliage actively grow in late spring transforming into a shimmering golden-blonde hue in winter. Blonde Ambition Blue Grama is a waterwise, warm-season, perennial grass that is semi-evergreen in mild climates, and dormant during winter in colder climates. Cut back the old foliage and flowers in early spring before the new growth actively starts growing.
Native to prairies and plains throughout North America, Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition' is a cultivated variety that is perfectly suited for California's hot, dry summers. Standing at 2-3 feet tall and wide, this medium-sized ornamental grass commands attention in any garden with its vigorous growth and uniform appearance. Combining texture, form, movement, and beauty, Blonde Ambition Blue Grama effortlessly enhances the landscape. Its versatility makes it perfect for green roofs, meadows, rock gardens, and wildlife-friendly yards. Use it for erosion control, as a lawn alternative, or in mass plantings. Stroll along pathways planted with Bouteloua while brushing your fingers through the graceful stems of this stylish grass.
Blonde Ambition Bouteloua is a fascinating ornamental grass with long blooming, unique flowers that add movement, texture, and seasonal interest to your landscape. Easy-to-grow and drought-tolerant, this blue grama is a blonde beauty in the garden.
