Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown in winter frost
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a gray-green to dark green color, producing finger-like seed heads
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, flat blades with pointed tips and rough margins; folded vernation with a fringe of hairs for a ligule
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and well-draining soil; highly drought tolerant with good recovery
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low (0.5 to 1.5 inches) frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization and dethatching
Identified on 9/28/2026