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Texas grama

Bouteloua rigidiseta

Texas grama (Bouteloua rigidiseta) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 1"–16". Blooms Apr–Nov.

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Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to AR, MA, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 5a–10a
Mature size: 1"–16"
Sun: Full sun
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Texas grama (Bouteloua rigidiseta) — *Bouteloua rigidiseta* — Texas grama. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Sam Kieschnick, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Sam Kieschnick.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas grama (Bouteloua rigidiseta) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5a–10a. Mature size 1"–16". Blooms Apr–Nov. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, texas grama pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus), Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides).