DROUGHT TOLERANT GRASSES
Andropogon gerardi
Big bluestem
Arrhenatherum 'Variegatum' Bulbous oat grass
Bouteloua gracilis
Blue grama
Chasmanthium latifolium Northern sea oats
Festuca idahoensis
Idaho fescue
Festuca ovina glauca
Blue fescue
Festuca 'Elijah Blue'
Elijah's blue fescue
Koeleria glauca
Blue hair grass
Miscanthus floridus (moderate) Giant Chinese silver grass
Panicum 'Rotstrahlbusch' (mod.) Red switch grass
Panicum 'Strictum' (mod.)
Tall switch grass
Phalaris arundinacea (mod.) Ribbon grass
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little bluestem
Once established, these grasses will tolerate dry soils; however, it generally takes one full growing season for them to develop the strong, deep root system they'll need. When planting, add generous amounts of manure or compost to the site and water them regularly and deeply. By the second season they should be able tolerate dry conditions except through very long, hot spells. Don't forget the BONE MEAL when planting.
HEAT TOLERANT GRASSES
Bouteloua gracilis Blue grama
Festuca 'Elijah Blue' Elijah's blue fescue
Festuca Idahoensis
Idaho fescue
Festuca ovina glauca
Blue fescue | 
