Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon · Warm-season, perennial, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Lawn/Turf, Sports Turf, Erosion Control
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 7-10, excellent heat tolerance, poor cold tolerance resulting in winter dormancy and straw color.
About This Grass
Forms a tight, fine-to-medium textured turf with a vibrant green color during active growth and a low, creeping form.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width blades, pointed tips, grayish-green color, folded vernation, and a membranous ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a dense, rapid-spreading mat
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 with regular fertilization and dethatching needs.
Identified on 10/11/2026