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Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalo Grass is a semi-evergreen grass in the Poaceae family. Fast spreading in full sun, this grass makes a great lawn alternative. This species is only about eight inches tall and can handle mowing. It does well in clay or loam and is drought tolerant. It can stay green with only an inch of rainfall per month! Buffalo Grass can also be used for erosion control on slopes.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Bouteloua dactyloides
Common Names: Buffalo Grass
Family Names: Poaceae (Grass Family)
Plant Type: Grass / Grass-like
Light Requirement: Full sun
Leaf Retention: Semi-evergreen
Flower Color: Green, yellow
Additional Info
Habit: Spreading
Height: 4" - 8"
Spread: 6" - 1'
Soil Conditions: Loam or clay. Does not tolerate sand
Leaves: Curly, fine
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Insignificant. Female flowers clustered on short stems, male flowers spiked on longer stems.
Fruit: Caryopsis
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: Nonhydrophyte: usually occurs in non-wetlands but can occur in wetlands.
Wildlife Connections: Larval host for Green Skipper Butterflies (Hesperia viridis)
Propagation: By seed.