Buchloe dactyloides

A.K.A. Bouteloua dactyloides
Clumps of light green stems hold either arching leaves or seeds
Plants are male and female
Seed stems produce light brown seeds, held almost erect, in late spring
Bloom Time: June to August
Flower Height: 40 cm
Foliage Height: 30 cm
Grass Type: Warm Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Brown

HEIGHT:
15-40 cm

SPREAD:
25-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Buffalo grass can be grown in full sun or light shade in a wide range of soil types, however, it does not like poorly drained, wet areas. It can be used as turf, and mowed regularly. If allowed to grow naturally, prune in early spring to make room for new growth. At one time, it predominated the prairies and is now used as a forage crop for livestock.

Additional Notes about Buffalo Grass:

Warm Season Grasses: These grasses are much slower starting in the spring. They do not push new growth until temperatures warm in early to midsummer. They flower later in the summer or fall with most blooms remaining into the winter. Most warm season grasses tolerate heat, humidity and drought; some even thrive in these conditions. Conversely, extra care should be taken when planting in early spring or late fall.

Buffalo grazed on this grass when it populated the Great Plains.