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Unmowed buffalograss with seedheads |
Turfgrass Quick Facts: Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides)
Buffalograss is a popular drought tolerant native sod forming turfgrass for low traffic areas. It is relatively short in height and left unmowed has an interesting natural appearance.
Buffalo grass Characteristics
- Native warm season bunch grass
- Cold tolerant
- Drought tolerant
- Can be left unmowed for interesting texture
- Gray green leaf color
- Does not tolerate traffic well
In Depth Resources:
West
California- Buffalograss as a low maintenance turf
Utah – Buffalo Grass
Midwest
Missouri – Establishment and Care of Buffalograss Lawns
Southeast
Southwest