Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, and Erosion Control.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, goes dormant and turns brown in winter frost.
About This Grass
Low-growing, fine to medium texture with grayish-green leaves and a digitate seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Short, flat blades with pointed tips, prominent ligule fringe, and folded vernation.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense, fast-spreading turf mat.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate watering with high drought tolerance, and adapts to various soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance due to rapid growth.
Identified on 10/15/2026