Top Performers (Most Recommended)
Bermudagrass
- #1 recommendation for West Texas
- Thrives in full sun and heat
- Very drought tolerant once established
- Recovers quickly from wear
- Used for lawns, sports fields, and roadsides
Best all-around choice for homeowners
Buffalograss
- Native Texas grass 🌵
- Extremely low water requirement
- Does best in full sun only
- Lower maintenance (less mowing/fertilizer)
Best for low-input, native landscapes
Zoysiagrass
- Good in full sun, tolerates some shade
- Forms a dense, attractive lawn
- More water than buffalograss, less than bermuda
Best for appearance + durability balance
Also Used (Situational)
Blue Grama
- Native prairie grass
- Very drought tolerant
- Not a traditional lawn look
St. Augustine (Limited Use in West TX)
- Can grow in sun, BUT:
- Needs more water
- Struggles in drought and alkaline soils
Not ideal for West Texas unless heavily irrigated
Not Recommended for Full Sun West Texas
- Fescue (too hot)
- Ryegrass (temporary winter only)
- Cool-season turf in general