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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 LEED link 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
Most shipping is done on Mondays and Tuesdays to try to prevent plugs from sitting in a warehouse or on a truck over the weekend. Since we ship from the middle of the US, we are able to reach both coasts by Friday.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | Native Warm Season Buffalograss |
| Advantages | Low Watering, Chinch Bug Resistant |
| Planting Zones | 5 - 10 |
| Mature Height | 4" - 6" Tall" |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Traffic Tolerance | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Very High |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy-clay Soil, Average Soil |
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.
Estimated Planting Dates by Zone
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
Prestige is a registered Trademark of Todd Valley Farms, Inc. Exclusive Licensee: Todd Valley Farms, Inc.
Unauthorized sale or production is prohibited by law. Protected by Patent#11373.
