Buchloe dactyloides 'UC Verde

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Buffalo Grass

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: Danny Takao

 

Description

Native American grass, can make a low water lawn, little maintenance needed. Slow to establish, with a little summer water can look quite nice. Winter brown. Full Sun. Only grows 4-8". Early green up in spring. Soft textured.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Grass

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Lawn Substitute

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants in your garden according to their water needs (hydrozone).