Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Pasture, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, with excellent heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy under frost conditions.
About This Grass
Fine to medium-textured, low-growing turf with a gray-green to deep green color, turning straw-brown when dormant.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow blades with pointed tips, smooth surfaces, and a membranous ligule; features visible stolons and rhizomes.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf mat
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance; prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; requires regular fertilization and moderate to high maintenance during the growing season.