Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Pasture, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA zones 7 to 10, with high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy turning brown at the first frost.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf reaching 2 to 6 inches, turning straw-colored and dormant in winter. Features digitated seed heads with 3 to 7 slender spikes radiating from a single point.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips, grayish-green color, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs representing the ligule with no auricles.
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 high drought tolerance, adapting well to most well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low from 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during active growth, requiring high maintenance for optimal appearance.