Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy triggered by frost.
About This Grass
Forms a low-growing, fine to medium-textured green carpet that goes dormant and turns brown during winter frosts. Reaches heights of 1 to 2 inches when maintained.
Blade Characteristics
Short, narrow blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green to medium-green color. Features a fringe of hairs in place of a membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, forming a dense turf via both stolons and rhizomes.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering, though it has exceptional drought tolerance. Thrives in well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance due to rapid growth, needing regular fertilization and dethatching.