Common name:Mosquito Grass
Botanical name:Bouteloua gracilis
Bouteloua gracilis is a small mat forming grass with eyelash-shaped, yellow flowers that bloom in summer. Can be used as a lawn substitute or individually as a clumping grass. It can reach 2' tall and wide. It does best in full or part sun with well draining soil. Birds and insects are attracted to this California native grass. Seed heads look like small waving pennants.
Designer: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Photographer: GardenSoft
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
