Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, and Pasture.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, with excellent heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy during freezing temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, low-growing turf with a grayish-green color, reaching heights of 1 to 2 inches when maintained. Produces slender, finger-like seed heads arranged in spikes.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium blades with pointed tips and a grayish-green hue. Features a fringe of hairs in place of a distinct membranous ligule and lacks auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high light levels. Highly drought-tolerant once established, preferring well-drained soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow frequently at a low height of 0.5 to 1.5 inches. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization and dethatching needs.