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UC Verde Buffalo Grass

UC Verde Buffalo Grass

Buchloe dactyloides

UC Verde was developed by the University of California  UC Verde has the most heat tolerance of any buffalograss.  It is the grass to use in the intense heat in the lower valley of Arizona and California.  UC Verde shows allelopathic tendencies.  Use UC Verde wherever water savings is needed and a sustainable landscape is desired.  LEED points are available when using UC Verde on certified Green Building projects.  Buffalograss is the only turfgrass native to the United States.

Only uses ¼ inch of water per week
■ Very low pollen rating
■ Bright-green color
■ Soft, fine leaf blades form a thick turf
■ Only grows 4 to 8 inches tall
■ Resistant to most turf insects
■ Spreads quickly and repairs itself
■ Very high resistance to disease
■ Very aggressive to prevent weed growth
■ Deep root system extends 6-8 feet