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Botanical illustration of Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 3–9

Bouteloua dactyloides

Buffalograss

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Mature size: 0.3–0.8 ft tall
1–2 ft wide
Sun: Full Sun
Water use: Very Low
USDA zones: 3–9
Soil: Adaptable
Bloom: Inconspicuous
Summer

Notable features

nativelawn alternativetougherosion

Companion plants for Buffalograss

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Buffalograss.

Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9

Botanical illustration of Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–9

Oregon Grape Holly

Mahonia aquifolium

Shrub5–6 ft tallZones 3–9

Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8

Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8

Botanical illustration of New Mexico Privet (Forestiera neomexicana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera neomexicana

Tree10–18 ft tallZones 4–8

Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9

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