Turfgrass species: Tour: Common and Scientific name:
Buffalograss - Buchloe dactyloides (Nutt.) Engelm.
Plant characteristics
| Growth Habit | stoloniferous |
| Texture | very fine |
| Density | low to medium |
| Color | grayish-green |
Useful Identifying Characteristics
| Rolled vernation, ligule is a fringe of hairs, dioecious species, female plants with low hard burs of 2 to 5 caryopses, male plants with tall short spike inflorescence, low canopy of mature turf |
Uses
| Traditionally used in low maintenance situations in areas of adaptation. Use of new varieties is expanding to golf course fairways, roughs and not play areas. Buffalograss can be used for general grounds in low maintenance. |
Other Characteristics
| Varieties | Sharp's Improved, Common, Texoka |
| Seeding Rate | 1 to 2 lbs. burs per 1000 sq.ft. |
Reproduction
| Life cycle | perennial |
| Propagation | burs |
| Seeds/lb | 2 to 6 per bur |
Adaptation
| Sun/shade | sun |
| Soil | medium to fine-textured, alkaline |
| Moisture | tolerant of low moisture |
| Mowing height | 1/2" to 1 1/2" |
| Fertility | low to medium |
Special Problems
| Does not compete well with cool-season turfgrasses under irrigation; cool-season turfgrasses can be controlled with selective herbicides. Better adapted to non-irrigated, droughty areas. |