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 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, enters complete winter dormancy below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, low-growing turf that goes dormant and turns straw-brown in winter, active green in summer.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width blades with pointed tips, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, forming a dense turf via both stolons and rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and well-draining soil; highly drought tolerant once established.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance for optimal appearance.
Identified on 10/18/2026