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Buchloe dactyloides

Buffalo Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

This perennial shortgrass grows 2"-5" high and 6'-12' wide. The rounded, hollow stems have gray green curly leaves that are 1/10" wide and 2" long. This grass is very drought-resistant and turns tan in winter and lavender in autumn. It is slow to establish, but extra summer water helps. This grass is low maintenance and needs full sun.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Lawn, Swimming Pool

Special Uses

Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.