Buchloe dactyloides (Poaceae)

Buffalo grass

This warm-season grower is rapidly gaining favour as an alternative lawn grass in the USA. Naturally drought tolerant and only 10-20cm tall at maturity. Deciduous, growing blue-green through warmer seasons and turning golden-brown in winter dormancy. Withstands considerable foot traffic. Does best in sun on heavy soils. Does not tolerate constant moisture.
Ht. 10 - 20cm. Very hardy


Price
  9cm pot       £3.00       Available Sept 2004