{"product_id":"bouteloua-gracilis-mozzie-mosquito-grass","title":"Bouteloua gracilis Mozzie | Mosquito Grass","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMozzie | \u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Mozzie’\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eMosquito Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a distinctive ornamental grass with fine \u003cstrong\u003eblue-green foliage and unusual horizontal flower spikes that appear to float above the plant like tiny flying mosquitoes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e45 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Mozzie’ forms a compact, finely textured clump that brings movement and a natural, airy character to garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual brown flower spikes rise above the foliage on slender stems and move beautifully in the breeze. Their distinctive shape makes ‘Mozzie’ especially attractive for \u003cstrong\u003enaturalistic gardens, prairie-style planting, gravel gardens, pots and mixed containers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional advantage is that ‘Mozzie’ can \u003cstrong\u003eflower already in the first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBouteloua gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mozzie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mosquito Grass \/ Blue Grama Grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial ornamental grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, blue-green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower spikes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14–16 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots, mixed containers, borders, gravel gardens, prairie and naturalistic planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnusual Mosquito-Like Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive feature of ‘Mozzie’ is its unusual flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlender stems rise above the fine foliage and carry \u003cstrong\u003esmall horizontal flower spikes that resemble tiny mosquitoes hovering above the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers mature to brown tones and create a light, floating effect rather than the large feathery plumes found on many other ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unusual form gives ‘Mozzie’ a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003earchitectural yet delicate appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFine Blue-Green Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven before flowering, ‘Mozzie’ is an attractive ornamental grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms compact clumps of \u003cstrong\u003enarrow, finely textured blue-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a soft contrast with broad-leaved perennials and flowering plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts foliage and unusual flower spikes make it particularly useful for adding \u003cstrong\u003etexture, movement and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e to mixed plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlowers in the First Year\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mozzie’ is particularly rewarding to grow from seed because it can \u003cstrong\u003eflower during the first growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable spring growing conditions, the crop time is approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14–16 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and growers looking for a perennial ornamental grass that gives attractive results relatively quickly from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 seeds per cell or plug\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds \u003cstrong\u003edo not need to be covered\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow them on the surface of a fine, well-drained seed-starting substrate and gently press them into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–22°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3–6 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist during the first days of germination, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce germination has started, gradually allow the surface of the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing the Seedlings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination, the temperature can be reduced to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide good air circulation and avoid keeping the young plants constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the plants are established, cooler growing conditions of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–15°C\u003c\/strong\u003e help produce compact, strong plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh light levels encourage healthy growth and can shorten the overall crop time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Outside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant outdoors once the young plants are well established and suitable seasonal conditions have arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Mozzie’ performs best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e, although it can also tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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