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Legacy buffalograss
Buchloë dactyloides 'Legacy'


Not Native

Synonyms
Bouteloua dactyloides
Dimensions
Height: 4.0 in. to 6.0 in.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.
Growth Form
Grass/Grass Like, Turf Grass
Program Association
Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Large Mammals, Medium-Sized Mammals, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Very Low
Leaf Color
Blue Shades, Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Spreads Above Ground
Design Considerations
Drought Tolerant
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Alkaline/High pH, Clay
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Vegetative cultivar. No pollen or seed production. Developed to green up earlier in the spring and hold its color longer into the fall than any other variety.