About This Variety

Meet This Variety

Buffalograss is a low-growing warm-season grass for sunny landscapes where a natural-looking lawn or open ground cover is desired. Its fine texture and spreading habit make it useful for regionally suitable turf projects with good light and prepared soil.

Use it in open areas rather than heavily shaded sites, then allow the planting time to establish before judging density or coverage. Seasonal performance varies with climate, soil preparation, rainfall, and routine lawn care, so adjust maintenance to local conditions.

A low-growing warm-season grass for open, sunny planting areas.

Growing at a Glance

Botanical Name Bouteloua dactyloides
Life Cycle Perennial
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Water Needs Low to Moderate Once Established
Soil Preference Well-drained

Why Gardeners Love It

Low Spreading Habit

Low-growing plants can gradually fill a suitable sunny site.Low spreading growth for sunny sites.

Warm-Season Grass

A warm-season grass for regions with the right growing window.Warm-season grass for suitable regions.

Open-Site Use

Use where full sun and drainage are available.Use in full sun with drainage.

Best Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Moisture Needs
Low to Moderate Once Established
Soil Preference
Well-drained

How to Grow

01

Prepare

Clear weeds, level the area, and prepare a firm seedbed.

Prepare a clean, firm, level seedbed.

02

Sow

Sow seed evenly and press it in for reliable seed-to-soil contact.

Sow evenly for good soil contact.

03

Water

Keep the surface evenly moist during establishment without waterlogging.

Keep the surface evenly moist, not wet.

04

Support

Protect seedlings, control early weeds, and monitor germination.

Protect seedlings and control early weeds.

05

Care

Begin first mowing and regular care only after roots are established.

Mow only after seedlings root well.

Garden Uses

Lawns
Erosion Control

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