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Buchloe dactyloides 'UC Verde'

UC Verde Buffalo Grass

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Information by:         Photographer: Kim O'Cain

 

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 .

 

Plant Type

Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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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

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Lawn

Special Uses

Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.