Bouteloua curtipendula (Sideoats Grama)

Sideoats Grama is the state grass of Texas for a reason. It can deal with capricious Texas weather and come back victorious. It is a medium size grass that plays well with other plants, and because it is short in the spring, it pairs well with spring wildflowers. It does well competing with short grasses but not with tall grasses. Birds relish the seeds, and it is a host plant for skipper butterflies. Sideoats Grama is a warm season grass that is very ornamental during summer.  It is a lovely choice for urban micro-prairies, wildflower gardens, and meadows.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low, medium Sun exposure Full sun, part sun Bloom time Summer, fall Mature height 2 ft Attracts Birds, butterflies Host plant Green Skipper, Dotted Skipper, Sheep Skipper butterfly Deer resistant Yes Notes Native bee friendly.   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct  Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)