Buffalograss is a warm-season, perennial native grass that forms a sod and the
mature height is generally 8 inches or less. Buffalograss is native to the
Great Plains from Canada to Mexico. Buffalograss is a dioecious species having
separate male and female plants. The male plant, when flowering, has an erect
stem with a flag-like spike. The female plant forms a burr below the canopy
which contains and the seed. Buffalograss has fine-textured leaves and spreads
by runners or stolons. Buffalograss prefers well-drained clay loam and clay
soils. Buffalograss is thought of as a “dual-purpose” grass since it has long
been used for both ranges as well as turf applications. The low-maintenance
aspect of buffalograss has created great interest in developing new turfgrass
cultivars with increased leaf density, faster establishment and improved
color.

Buffalograss is a dominant grass in a shortgrass prairie. Grows slower than
typical turf grass. Buffalo Grass can be mowed several times per year or left
in place for a natural look. If mowing, a minimum height of 2”-3” will help
the grass compete with weeds. Like warm-season turf grasses, it will turn
dormant and brown mid-fall through spring.

1 pound is about 50,000 seeds

Species – Buchloe dactyloides

Planting instructions:

* SOW – Scatter and cover 1/4″ deep. Compact soil. Keep moist.
* Germination – 14 to 21 Days.
* Life Cycle – Perennial
* Sun – Full Sun
* Planting Time – Spring / Fall. Soil Temp 60F+.
* Water – Medium water until established. Mature plants are drought tolerant.

Notes – Buffalo Grass grows very slow. Unmowed height is 8″. Do not mow lower
than 2″.

**USDA Plant Hardiness Zones** 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9