Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, Perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf Grass, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10, highly heat tolerant, goes dormant and turns brown with first frost
Grass Family
Poaceae, subfamily Chloridoideae
Variety / Cultivar
Common Bermuda
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing turf with a fine to medium texture and bright green to gray-green color. Matures up to 6-12 inches if unmoved, but typically maintained low.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width (2-4mm), flat blades, pointed tips, rolled in the bud, with a hairy ligule and absent auricles
Root System
Deep, fibrous root system with extensive rhizomes and stolons, offering rapid establishment and excellent drought and wear recovery
Growing Information
Origin Region
Africa and tropical/subtropical regions worldwide
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense, wear-resistant mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required (minimum 6-8 hours), moderate to high drought tolerance once established, prefers well-drained soils with pH 6.0-7.0
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, high fertilizer needs for optimal color, moderate to high maintenance level
Special Characteristics
Exceptional wear tolerance, high traffic recovery, good salt tolerance, very poor shade tolerance, highly effective at crowding out weeds
Ecological Information
Introduced species in North America, provides good erosion control on slopes, low wildlife food value but provides ground cover, can be invasive in flower beds