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, with excellent heat tolerance, poor shade tolerance, and goes dormant turning brown in winter.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf with a grayish-green to bright green color. Forms a tight, wear-resistant carpet.
Blade Characteristics
Narrow flat blades with pointed tips, smooth texture, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs as a ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes to form a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance; adapts to various well-draining soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 1 to 2 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization and dethatching needs.
Identified on 10/3/2026