‘Blonde Ambition’ Ornamental Grass From High Country Gardens

Discovered and introduced by High Country Gardens’ founder and chief horticulturist, David Salman, ‘Blonde Ambition’ Blue Grama Grass is native to 26 states and is expected to perform well across the country, particularly in Hardiness Zones 4-9. National Home Gardening Club Magazine recently named ‘Blonde Ambition’ (Bouteloua gracilis PPAF) — a 2011 Plant Select® winner — one of 24 new varieties to plant in 2011.

This native grass features a profusion of big, showy chartreuse flowers that are held horizontally above the leaves. ‘Blonde Ambition’s 2 1/2 to 3 foot tall stems of flowers mature to long lasting blonde seed heads. Flag-like flowers rise up out of the blue-green foliage in mid-summer and are held on stiff, weather resistant stems. ‘Blonde Ambition’ provides winter interest as the stems of seed heads remain standing through winter.

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