What is the Best Buffalo Grass? - Lawn Solutions Australia

What is the Best Buffalo Grass?

Sir Walter DNA Certified and Stampede Hybrid Buffalo are two outstanding choices for Australian lawns.

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Both offer the durability, versatility and low-maintenance benefits that make buffalo grass so popular, but each has its own strengths. Sir Walter DNA Certified has a long history of proven performance across Australian conditions, while Stampede Hybrid Buffalo brings new hybrid genetics designed to deliver strong establishment, wear recovery, drought resilience, disease resistance and improved winter colour.

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Sir Walter DNA Certified:

A proven performer

For decades, Sir Walter DNA Certified has been one of Australia’s most trusted buffalo grasses, combining excellent shade tolerance, drought performance, wear recovery and a soft leaf.

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Why choose Sir Walter DNA Certified?

  • Proven across Australian climates
  • Excellent shade tolerance
  • High drought tolerance
  • Soft, family-friendly leaf
  • High wear tolerance
  • Very low maintenance
  • Dense growth habit
  • Good weed suppression
  • Proven ability to recover from wear and stress
  • More than 100 million metres sold
  • DNA Certified / genuine variety assurance
  • LSA’s 10-year product warranty when purchased through the appropriate accredited network

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Stampede Hybrid Buffalo:

The next generation

Stampede Hybrid Buffalo brings new hybrid genetics to Australian lawns, with a focus on strong establishment, recovery, drought performance, disease resistance and improved winter colour.

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Why choose Stampede Hybrid Buffalo?

  • Hybrid buffalo genetics
  • Strong establishment
  • Excellent lateral growth
  • High wear tolerance and recovery
  • Improved winter colour and colour retention
  • Dark natural genetic colour
  • Strong drought performance
  • Improved disease resistance
  • Reduced thatch
  • Extensive Australian field testing before release
  • Broad adaptation across different environments

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What is the best buffalo grass?

The answer depends on your lawn.

Sir Walter DNA Certified is a proven Australian performer with decades of experience behind it, making it a trusted choice for homeowners looking for a soft, hardy and highly versatile buffalo lawn.

Stampede Hybrid Buffalo represents the next generation of buffalo, combining hybrid genetics with strong establishment, wear recovery, drought performance, disease resistance and improved winter colour.

Both are excellent buffalo choices. The right one for you will depend on your location, growing conditions, how you use your lawn and the characteristics that matter most to you.

Not sure which buffalo is right for your lawn? Contact your local Lawn Solutions Australia Member for advice.

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