Buffalograss
Bouteloua Dactyloides
Plant type: Grass
Growing Season: Warm
Life Cycle: Perennial
Cover: Medium
Soil & Plant Characteristics
Acceptable Soil Types: Clay, Loam, Silt, Sand
Acceptable Soil Conditions: Acidic, Alkaline, Heavy metals, Salt
Heavy Metal Type: Al, As, Cd, Pb, Zn
Max Plant Height (in ft): 0.5
First Bloom: NA
Last Bloom: NA
Flower Color: Yellow
Location
Minimum Elevation (in ft): 2000
Maximum Elevation (in ft): 6300
Counties: Daggett
Reproduction and Growth
Growth Rate: Slow
Germination Overall: Low
Germination Rate: Slow
Germination Requirements: Cold stratification chemical treatment
Reproduction: No information found
Establishment: Low
Ecological
Best Suited For These Conditions: Fire, Disturbance
Best Suited For These Management Goals: Wildlife habitat, Big Game habitat, Waterfowl habitat, Songbird habitat, Upland Game habitat, Livestock tolerant, Erosion control, Drought resilience
Additional Information
Commerical Availability: Yes
Notes: Formaly known as Buchloe dactyloides
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/wildscapes/buffalograss.phtml
- https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_boda2.pdf
- https://www.registrelep-sararegistry.gc.ca/virtual_sara/files/cosewic/sr_buchloe_faux_dactyle_buffalograss_0912_e.pdf
- https://www.umces.edu/sites/default/files/Buffalograss-summary.pdf
- https://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis/plants/graminoid/boudac/all.html#MANAGEMENT%20CONSIDERATIONS
- https://www.westernnativeseed.com/plant%20guides/bucdacpg.pdf
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167880910002562?casa_token=1y2sca9iXeQAAAAA:qGirLw-SW1gnMyDaZ7hw_EdbiKl8X520J9akZ2_6-8QrqQwd3CFggWNNPtC6EeWEFRpvDaB6Pk4
- https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/1/81