Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, goes completely dormant and turns brown in winter.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine-to-medium textured turf with a gray-green to bright green color. Spreads rapidly to form a dense mat.
Blade Characteristics
Short, narrow blades with pointed tips and rough margins; folded in the bud with a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, moderate drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained soil with pH 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and dethatching.
Identified on 10/13/2026