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 Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, poor cold tolerance (dormant and browns below 50°F)
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae
Variety / Cultivar
Common Bermuda
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with grayish-green to medium-green leaves. Spreads rapidly via stolons and rhizomes, can become weedy in flower beds. Seed heads consist of 3-7 digitate spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Medium-fine width (2-3mm), flat, pointed tips, folded in the bud, ligule is a fringe of hairs
Root System
Deep, aggressive fibrous root system with extensive stolons and rhizomes, excellent drought recovery and wear tolerance
Growing Information
Origin Region
Africa and tropical/subtropical regions worldwide
Growth Habit
Stoloniferous and rhizomatous, spreading aggressively to form a dense sod
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance, moderate watering needs once established, prefers well-drained soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Low to medium mowing height (0.75 - 1.5 inches), high nitrogen requirement during active growth, high maintenance
Special Characteristics
Exceptional traffic and wear tolerance, high recuperative ability, aggressive weed suppression, salt tolerant
Ecological Information
Introduced species in North America, provides good soil stabilization, can be invasive in agricultural settings