Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Pasture, and Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7 through 10. Excellent heat tolerance but goes completely dormant and turns brown during freezing winter temperatures.
About This Grass
Forms a fine-textured, low-growing turf reaching 2 to 15 inches tall if unmanaged. Features grayish-green leaves and distinctive digitately arranged seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips, folded in the bud, with a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense sod.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high light levels. Highly drought-tolerant once established, preferring well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low between 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season. High maintenance requirement with regular fertilization needed for optimal color.