Quick answer: Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) is native to 9 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low-Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained loam, clay, caliche, or limestone (not sand) |
| Bloom | Apr-Dec |
| Height | 3-12 in |
| Wildlife value | Winter browse for mammals; seeds/leaves food and nesting material for birds; larval host for Green Skipper |
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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