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Buffalo Grass Seed
Resists Heat and Drought
Buffalo Grass Seed
Resists Heat and Drought
- Grows 6 in. tall and rarely needs mowing
- Forms a thick rugged blue-green mat
- Heat and drought tolerant
- Hardy native of the dry prairie states
- Does not tolerate 25+ inches of annual rainfall
1/2 lb. of seed covers 250 sq. ft. Zones 3-9.
*The length that buffalo grass can grow to:
Commonly only grow 8 to 10 inches high, warm-season perennial grass. Individual leaf blades may reach 10 to 12 inches in length, but they fall over and give the turf a short appearance.
*Buffalo grass grow maintenance:
Where moderate- to high-quality turf is desired, mow once per week at a height of 2 to 3 inches. For low-maintenance areas, mow at 3 to 4 inches every three to four weeks. Buffalo grass may also be un-mowed except for an annual spring mowing at 3 to 4 inches to remove old growth.
Very low maintenance: Buffalo grass can survive with very little fertilizer, water, and mowing. It is drought-resistant. If not irrigated, buffalograss will turn brown during the summer; it will recover well once irrigation has resumed.
