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, poor shade tolerance, goes completely dormant in winter frost.

About This Grass

Fine to medium texture, forms a dense carpet reaching 1-2 inches when mowed, bright green in summer, turns straw-brown when dormant.

Blade Characteristics

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

Growing Information

Growth Habit

Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.

Sunlight & Water Needs

Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained soils with pH 6.0-7.0.

Mowing & Maintenance

Mow frequently at 0.5-1.5 inches, high fertilizer needs for best color, medium-high maintenance.

Identified on 9/25/2026