Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10, with high heat tolerance and complete dormancy during cold winters.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, low-growing carpet with a grayish-green to blue-green color. Produces slender, finger-like seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width, flat to slightly folded leaves with pointed tips and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively 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.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during active growth; requires high maintenance and regular fertilization.
Identified on 9/29/2026