Warm-Season Grass
Buffalograss
Bouteloua dactyloides
Growing Specifications
Drought Tolerance
5/5
Shade Tolerance
1/5
Traffic Tolerance
3/5
Maintenance Level
1/5
Mowing Height2" - 4"
Water Needs10-20"/yr
Optimal pH6.5 - 8
Transition ZoneTolerant
Ideal Growing Zones
Zone 5AZone 5BZone 6AZone 6BZone 7AZone 7BZone 8A
Zone map coming soon
Counties Where Buffalograss Thrives
Calhoun County
AL
Cleburne County
AL
Blount County
AL
Cherokee County
AL
Clay County
AL
Colbert County
AL
Cullman County
AL
Chambers County
AL
DeKalb County
AL
Bibb County
AL
Franklin County
AL
Jackson County
AL
Lawrence County
AL
Limestone County
AL
Lamar County
AL
Lauderdale County
AL
Etowah County
AL
Jefferson County
AL
Coosa County
AL
Fayette County
AL
Grass species data compiled from university extension publications and USDA resources. Growing recommendations are general guidelines — consult your local extension office for specific advice.