Buffalo Grass - Bouteloua dactyloides
Bouteloua dactyloides, or Buffalograss, presents a low-growing, fine-textured appearance with curling, grayish-green leaves and distinctive, comb-like seed heads. Its short, dense growth creates a soft, carpet-like effect. Historically, this grass was integral to the ecology of the Great Plains, providing forage and stabilizing soils, but specific historical records of direct human use are limited. In garden and prairie settings, Buffalograss excels as a low-maintenance groundcover and matrix plant. Its drought tolerance and ability to form dense mats make it ideal for creating naturalistic lawns, erosion control, and stabilizing dry, sunny areas. It contributes to the overall diversity and resilience of prairie ecosystems.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Bouteloua dactyloides, or Buffalograss, presents a low-growing, fine-textured appearance with curling, grayish-green leaves and distinctive, comb-like seed heads. Its short, dense growth creates a soft, carpet-like effect. Historically, this grass was integral to the ecology of the Great Plains, providing forage and stabilizing soils, but specific historical records of direct human use are limited. In garden and prairie settings, Buffalograss excels as a low-maintenance groundcover and matrix plant. Its drought tolerance and ability to form dense mats make it ideal for creating naturalistic lawns, erosion control, and stabilizing dry, sunny areas. It contributes to the overall diversity and resilience of prairie ecosystems.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
Bouteloua dactyloides, or Buffalograss, presents a low-growing, fine-textured appearance with curling, grayish-green leaves and distinctive, comb-like seed heads. Its short, dense growth creates a soft, carpet-like effect. Historically, this grass was integral to the ecology of the Great Plains, providing forage and stabilizing soils, but specific historical records of direct human use are limited. In garden and prairie settings, Buffalograss excels as a low-maintenance groundcover and matrix plant. Its drought tolerance and ability to form dense mats make it ideal for creating naturalistic lawns, erosion control, and stabilizing dry, sunny areas. It contributes to the overall diversity and resilience of prairie ecosystems.
Sun Exposure: Full
Soil Moisture: Medium-Dry, Dry
Bloom time: Summer (inconspicuous)
Height: 0.5-1ft
Wetland Status: UPL
