El Reno Sideoats

Bouteloua curtipendula 'El Reno'(Grasses)

El Reno Sideoats is a cultivar of long-lived, warm-season grass. Small reddish orange flowers dangle along one side of slender stems. Narrow leaves form small clumps and turn gold in autumn. Very drought tolerant.

Drought-tolerant grass

Height 24-36 Inches

Spread 12-18 Inches

Growing & Maintenance Tips Many types of birds eat the seeds and small mammals feed on the seedheads and foliage. Mass in meadows, prairies, slopes, native plant gardens or naturalized areas.

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7

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Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife Upland Birds Game Mammals Songbirds	Attributes Drought Tolerant Rock Garden Mass Planting Dried Flower Naturalizing	Exposure Partial Sun	Foliage Color Green
Other Characteristics Erosion Control Prairie Restoration Cattle Forage Remediation	Season of Interest (Flowering) Summer	Season of Interest (Foliage) Fall Summer	Soil Moisture Preference Dry Average