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Buffalo Grass

Buchloe dactyloides, Poaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

DichondraDichondra repens
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Blackfoot DaisyMelampodium leucanthum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Blue FescueFestuca glauca
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Bermuda GrassCynodon dactylon

Buffalo grass and Bermuda grass compete intensely as both are aggressive warm-season grasses

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlLawn Alternative

Common Questions

What zones does Buffalo Grass grow in?

Buffalo Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Buffalo Grass?

Good companions for Buffalo Grass include Dichondra, Blackfoot Daisy, Blue Fescue.

Design guilds with Buffalo Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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