# Kinds of Texas Grass Seed
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Bermuda
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Bermuda is a warm-weather grass variety. It is drought resistant, making it an ideal grass for the hot Texas summers. Bermuda thrives in full sun and does not grow well in persistent shade. It is adaptable to and will grow throughout the state in most soil types. It is invasive, and if not controlled, will spread into flower beds. For every 100 square feet you plant, you'll need about 1/4 lb. of seed. "Neil Sperry's Complete Guide to Texas Gardening" recommends using hulled seeds for best results. Hulled seeds have the outer husk removed and germinate more quickly than unhulled seeds.
Tall Fescue
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Tall fescue is most widely used in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Northern Texas. It is a cool-weather grass and grows best in soils that have a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. It performs well in the shade, but does not tolerate drought well. This grass stays green all winter -- you should plant your seeds in early fall for best results. Hybrids may remain green throughout most of the year and can grow in minimal or filtered sun. Don't confuse tall fescue with fine fescue, as they are different types of grass. For every 100 square feet you plant, you will need about 1 lb. of seed.
Zoysia
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This warm-weather grass takes more time and effort to grow from seed, but once established, it performs well in drought conditions, although not as well as Bermuda. It will brown in extreme summer heat. Until 2001, zoysia was only available in plugs and turf due to the difficult nature of establishing it. Hybrids now make it easier, but it still requires more attention than other varieties. Outside Pride recommends cutting a zoysia lawn with a reel mower for best appearances. The grass is thick and dense, and hybrids do well in shady areas. For every 100 square feet of zoysia you plant, you will need between 1/10 and 1/4 lb. of seed.
Buffalo Grass
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Buffalo grass is the only turf grass native to Texas. Hybridization has created several versions ideal for semi-arid conditions where rainfall reaches no more than 20 inches per year. This warm-weather grass requires full sun in order to thrive. It thrives where other grasses die, especially in alkaline conditions and soils that have low fertility. From seed, buffalo grass takes time to establish and does not require much mowing. For every 100 square feet you plan to plant, you'll need approximately 1/4 lb. of seed.
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