Buchloe dactyloides

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial, Bulb

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Width Range

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Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green, Grey Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.