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 through 10, exhibiting excellent heat tolerance and winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a low-growing, fine to medium-textured carpet of grey-green to bright green color. Produces slender finger-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, smooth surfaces, and a membranous ligule. Rolled in vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with good drought tolerance. Prefers well-draining soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance due to rapid growth and fertilizer needs.
Identified on 9/25/2026