Buffalograss
A warm season grass native to the Great Plains, buffalograss is a good option for a water-conserving lawn. It is a fine textured, uniform grass with blades that are medium green in color. It is dormant from October to early May, when its blades are a light tan color.
Buffalograss has a more uniform appearance and green color than blue grama. It grows best in areas below 6,800 feet in elevation.
It uses one-third of the water that a traditional Kentucky bluegrass lawn uses. It tolerates heat, drought and a wide range of soil types, growing best in clay soils. It is not suited shaded areas, sandy soils, or elevations above 6,800 feet with short, cool summers.
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Buffalograss
A warm season grass native to the Great Plains, buffalograss is a good option for a water-conserving lawn. It is a fine textured, uniform grass with blades that are medium green in color. It is dormant from October to early May, when its blades are a light tan color.
Buffalograss has a more uniform appearance and green color than blue grama. It grows best in areas below 6,800 feet in elevation.
It uses one-third of the water that a traditional Kentucky bluegrass lawn uses. It tolerates heat, drought and a wide range of soil types, growing best in clay soils. It is not suited shaded areas, sandy soils, or elevations above 6,800 feet with short, cool summers.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Bouteloua dactyloides
Pronunciation
boo-KLOH-ee dak-ty-LO-id-eez
Mature Height
about 4 in. in height
Mature Spread
6 to 24 in., spreads by stolons to fill in an area
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
negligible
Bloom time
August
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
central plains of North America
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-11
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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