Buffalograss
Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalograss is a perennial, warm-season sod forming grass that is native east of the Rocky Mountains and west of the Mississippi River. Grows up to 4 inches tall on dryland and up to 12 inches on irrigation, forming a dense, matted turf. Has fine, grayish-green leaves. Dominant species of the shortgrass prairie, and upland sites on the Great Plains. Used for pasture, forage, and erosion control. It is also widely used as an attractive, low maintenance turf.
Lifespan: perennial
Season: warm
Uses: landscaping, erosion control, grazing
Native or Introduced: Native
Annual Average Precipitation: 10 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): 11 to 20
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Texoka |
$ 36.00 per PLS lb |
|
Sundancer Cert. |
$ 38.00 per lb |
|
Bowie Cert. |
$ 35.00 per lb |
|
Cody Cert. |
$ 35.00 per lb |
|
Bison Cert. |
$ 36.00 per PLS lb |
|
Sharps Improved II |
$ 36.00 per PLS lb |
