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UC Verde® Buffalograss
UC Verde® was developed by the University of California and licensed to Todd Valley Farms in 2003. UC Verde® has the most heat tolerance of any of our buffalograss varieties. It is the grass to use in the intense heat in the lower valley of Arizona and California. UC Verde® also shows allelopathic tendencies.
This warm season grass provides a soft dense turf with an attactive bright green color. It is extremely drought tolerance as it only requires .3″ of water per week when mature. LEED points are available when using UC Verde® on certified Green Building projects. Buffalograss is the only turfgrass native to the United States.
Like most plants, UC Verde® will go through changes during the winter months. Vertical growth will cease or slow down eliminating any need to mow or water. Horizontal stolen growth will also slow or stop, so its ability to fill in open areas at this time will be limited. Winter color will vary by geographic location.
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, Low Mowing |
| Planting Zones | 7 - 10 |
| Mature Height | 4" - 8" Tall" |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Traffic Tolerance | High |
| Drought Tolerance | Very High |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Sandy-clay Soil, Average Soil |
| Mowing Requirement | Low |
| Plug Size | 1 1/2" round x 2" deep" |
| Tray Size | 70 cell |
| Spacing | 12" to 18" apart" |
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
UC Verde® 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#12910.
