Why Choose Prestige™ Buffalograss?

Prestige™ was developed by the University of Nebraska and released in 2003.  Prestige™ tolerates humid climates and outperforms all other buffalograss in the south and southeast regions of the United States.  This warm season grass, has soft blades that are emerald green in color which provides a beautiful, low maintenace lawn.  Prestige™ has very good disease resistance including a high resistance to chinch bugs.  It is an excellent choice for lawns, street islands, commercial areas and parks.  LEED points are available when using Prestige™ on certified Green Building projects.  The low maintenance requirements of this grass make it a great choice for Green Roofs.  Buffalograss is the only turfgrass native to the United States.

LEED Points

The document below verifies that sod and plug grasses from Todd Valley Farms can enable project teams to earn credits for the LEED® Certification of New Construction, Major Renovations, or Existing Buildings. The products qualify under the Water Efficient Landscaping Credit – WE 1

LEED VERIFICATION DOCUMENT

Buffalograss Selection Chart

Buffalograsses Planting Dates

Use the following chart to identify your estimated planting dates for your zone.  To find out which zone you are located in, you can visit the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map.

Zones                                                             Estimated Planting Dates

Zone 11                                                     February 15 through November 15

Zone 10                                                   February 15 through November 1

Zone 9                                                     March 10 through October 15

Zone 8                                                      March 15 through October 15

Zone 7                                                      April 1 through October 1

Zone 6                                                      April 20 through September 15

Zone 5                                                      May 1 through September 10

Zone 4                                                      May 1 through September 1

Zone 3                                                      May 10 through August 20

Zone 2                                                      May 20 through August 1