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, with excellent heat tolerance but goes dormant and turns brown in winter frosts.
About This Grass
Forms a fine- to medium-textured, deep green carpet with high wear tolerance. Produces slender, finger-like seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow, grayish-green blades with pointed tips and folded vernation. Features a fringe of hairs instead of a distinct membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forming a dense, tight turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with good drought tolerance. Adapts well to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently. High maintenance due to rapid growth requiring regular fertilization and dethatching.