Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4

AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10, with excellent heat tolerance and winter dormancy.

About This Grass

Forms a dense, fine-textured mat with a blue-green to dark green color, growing 2 to 6 inches tall if unmanaged.

Blade Characteristics

Fine-to-medium width, flat blades with pointed tips and a smooth texture.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense sod.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance, preferring well-drained soils.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance due to rapid growth.

Identified on 10/15/2026