Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4

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Bermuda Grass

Grass Category

Lawn/Turf

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown in winter frost.

About This Grass

Fine-textured, grey-green to deep green turf growing 2 to 6 inches tall, featuring a digitate spike seed head.

Blade Characteristics

Narrow flat blades with pointed tips, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule.

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a dense, aggressive turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, high fertilizer needs, high maintenance.

Identified on 10/3/2026