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Bouteloua dactyloides (Buffalograss)

Bouteloua dactyloides (Buffalograss)

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  • Scientific Name: Bouteloua dactyloides
  • Common Name: Buffalograss
  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Low water needs; highly drought-tolerant once established
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy, loamy, or clay soils; tolerates nutrient-poor soils
  • Height: 4-8 inches (up to 12 inches with flowering stalks)
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer
  • Lifespan: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading grass

Additional Information: Buffalograss is a native warm-season grass that serves as an excellent replacement for invasive Bermuda turf grass. Unlike Bermuda grass, which often outcompetes native plants and requires frequent maintenance, Buffalograss is low-maintenance and environmentally friendly. It only needs to be mowed about twice a year, making it ideal for sustainable lawns and landscapes. This drought-tolerant grass thrives in sunny, dry conditions and requires minimal watering once established. Its soft, fine-textured foliage creates a dense, attractive ground cover that supports soil stability while requiring little to no fertilizers or pesticides. Buffalograss is an outstanding choice for native lawns, prairie restorations, and erosion control in arid or semi-arid regions.

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