Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with excellent heat tolerance and poor cold tolerance leading to winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, dense, bright green carpet that grows low and turns straw-brown during winter dormancy.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-textured, narrow blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green to bright green color.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance; prefers well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; requires high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/18/2026