Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 through 10, with excellent heat tolerance and poor cold tolerance leading to winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with a medium-fine texture and bright green color that goes dormant in winter.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green color; features a fringe of hairs for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate watering with high drought tolerance, and adapts well to various well-draining soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low between 1.0 to 2.0 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization required.
Identified on 9/30/2026