Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, Perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, with high heat tolerance and susceptibility to cold-induced winter dormancy below freezing temperatures
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae, tribe Cynodonteae
Variety / Cultivar
Common or hybrid Bermuda (e.g., 'Tifway')
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with a fine to medium-fine texture and bright green to grayish-green color, turning dormant and straw-colored under frost or prolonged drought
Blade Characteristics
Blades are short, flat, tapered to a sharp point, medium-green to blue-green, rolled in the bud, with a hairy ligule and distinct collar region
Root System
Deep, fibrous root system with extensive rhizomes and stolons that establish rapidly and provide high wear recovery and drought tolerance
Growing Information
Origin Region
Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, widely naturalized globally in warm climates
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons (above ground) and rhizomes (below ground)
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun (minimum 6-8 hours), moderate to high drought tolerance once established, responsive to frequent irrigation for best color, prefers well-draining soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Low to moderate mowing height (0.5 to 1.5 inches), high frequency needed due to rapid vertical growth, moderate to high fertilizer requirements during active growing season
Special Characteristics
Exceptional wear tolerance and rapid recovery rate, excellent for high-traffic sports fields and home lawns, high salt tolerance, aggressive weed-crowding ability
Ecological Information
Introduced species in North America, provides good soil stabilization and erosion control, occasionally considered invasive in agricultural or native prairie settings