Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown with first frost
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf with a gray-green to bright green color, producing finger-like seed heads
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, smooth texture, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule with a fringe of hairs
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high light levels; moderate drought tolerance with good recovery, prefers well-draining soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, high fertilizer requirement during active growth, high maintenance level
Identified on 9/30/2026