VARIETY
Texoka
LATIN NAME
Bouteloua dactyloides
LONGEVITY
Perennial
SEASON
Warm
ORIGIN
Native
DETAILS
- This is a shortgrass with both stolons and rhizomes
- Has both male and female plants that grow separately. The female plants bear seed in a bur-like cluster while the male plants have 2-3 flag-like seed heads.
- Highly drought tolerant, reducing the need for frequent watering
- Adapted to medium to fine-textured soils
- Requires less mowing, fertilizing, and watering compared to traditional lawn grasses
- Forms a thick, carpet-like turf, crowding out most weeds and reducing the need for herbicides
- Offers a sustainable option for areas in a golf course requiring minimal upkeep and water usage
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