{"product_id":"blue-grama-blonde-ambition-bouteloua-gracilis-blonde-ambition","title":"Blue Grama ‘Blonde Ambition’ (Bouteloua gracilis ‘Blonde Ambition’)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eBlue Grama ‘Blonde Ambition’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blonde Ambition’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A distinctive selection of native Blue Grama with striking horizontal seedheads that mature from chartreuse to blonde and remain attractive for months.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-Season Perennial Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 ft tall in bloom × 18–24 in wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Cultivar of a Texas Native Species\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Seeds and Habitat for Wildlife\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Designed Landscape, Border, Prairie Garden, Mass Planting, Xeriscape\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Compact, Clump-Forming Grass\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer Seedheads, Fall \u0026amp; Winter Structure\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA design-forward native grass selected for dramatic seedheads and exceptional structure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ‘Blonde Ambition’ is a distinctive selection of Blue Grama, one of the signature grasses of the Great Plains. Fine blue-green foliage forms a tidy clump, followed by tall stems carrying unusual horizontal seedheads that seem to float above the plant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The seedheads emerge chartreuse, mature to blonde, and remain upright and attractive well beyond the growing season. Their unusual shape is often compared to tiny flags or eyelashes and gives this grass a strong architectural quality despite its relatively compact size.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinctive horizontal seedheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtremely drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, upright growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent texture and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong-lasting fall and winter structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks beautifully in contemporary and naturalistic landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow maintenance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Blue Grama contributes seed and habitat to grassland wildlife. Leaving the stems and seedheads standing through winter also preserves habitat structure while extending the plant's ornamental season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Plant ‘Blonde Ambition’ in full sun and well-drained soil. It excels in hot, dry sites and is an excellent choice for landscapes where low water use is a priority.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned native landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrairie and meadow gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXeriscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils. Avoid consistently wet conditions, particularly during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Leave the distinctive seedheads standing through fall and winter for both ornamental interest and habitat value. Cut old foliage back in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment. Once established, ‘Blonde Ambition’ is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental irrigation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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