General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 8 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 24 to 48 inches
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Erosion control
Groundcover
Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Needs specific temperature: 60ºF or higher
Days to germinate: 14 to 21 days
Propagation: Other methods: Stolons and runners
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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Common names
  • Buffalograss
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Bouteloua dactyloides
  • Synonym: Buchloe dactyloides

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