Buffalograss plant named `NE86-61`

Abstract

A vegetatively reproduced buffalograss cultivar named NE86-61 is distinguished from other commercially produced buffalograss varieties by its excellent turfgrass color, cold tolerance, high density, dark green color, low growth habit, and rate of establishment. NE86-61 is also distinguished from other varieties by molecular markers and nuclear DNA content. NE86-61 is suitable for use in low to medium maintenance situations in arid and semi-arid climates of United States and Canada.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct perennial, female buffalograss cultivar, substantially as herein shown and described, distinguished by its dark green color, improved turfgrass quality, tolerance to low mowing, unique molecular marker pattern, hexaploid DNA content, vegetative propagation, and tolerance to heat, drought, cold, and low maintenance conditions.