Buchloe dactyloides 'UC Verde |
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Buffalo Grass |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
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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
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Design Styles
Meadow, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Background, Lawn, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.