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Common Name: Sideoats Grama
Scientific Name: Bouteloua curtipendula
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Rangeland and Pasture
~Watershed
~Wildlife habitat improvementsHeight: 1/2 - 3 feet
Root Type: Sod forming bunchgrass
Growing Season:Warm
Soil Types: Most, except loose sands & dense clays
Tolerances: Weak to Moderate Saline
Sun or Shade: Full Sunlight
Minimum Precipitation: 10-12 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 5 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 159,000
Optimal Planting Season: Spring/Summer
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inch
Description
Sideoats Grama is a warm-season, perennial, and sod-forming bunchgrass with short rhizomes. It is the largest and most widely distributed among the different types of gramas. While it can adapt to all soil textures, it is least tolerant to loose sands and dense clays. The forage produced by this grass is very palatable and nutritious, making it an important food source for livestock and wildlife. It also has moderate grazing tolerance, making it a valuable species for range, pasture, watershed, and wildlife habitat improvement projects. It is recommended to select a compatible variety or native seed source for best results. Sideoats Grama requires a minimum precipitation of 10-12 inches, and it is best planted in the spring or summer.
This grass is known for its unique seed arrangement, with the seeds growing on one side of the stem. It has a fine to medium texture, and it can grow up to 2-3 feet tall. Due to its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in various soil types, it is commonly used for erosion control, mine reclamation, and land restoration projects. It is also a valuable grass for grazing management, as it provides good forage quality during the summer months.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=BOCU
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_bocu.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_bocu.pdf
