Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, and Erosion Control.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, sensitive to frost and goes dormant, turning tan in winter.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a gray-green to bright green color. Produces digitate seed heads with 3-7 spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with sharp, pointed tips, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high drought tolerance once established. Adapts to most well-draining soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently. High maintenance requiring regular fertilization.
Identified on 10/11/2026