Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4 grass.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control.
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, enters winter dormancy and turns brown below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, grayish-green to bright green, typical height 0.5 to 2 inches, producing a digitate seed head.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades, pointed tips, folded vernation, with a fringe of hairs for a ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, thrives in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, high maintenance requiring regular fertilization and dethatching.
Identified on 10/5/2026