Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy during frosts.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine to medium texture turf, medium to dark green color, producing slender, finger-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a membranous fringe for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance, adapting well to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low between 1 to 2 inches frequently, requires moderate to high fertilization and regular dethatching.
Identified on 9/25/2026