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 high heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy with frost.
About This Grass
Fine-textured, low-growing turf with a gray-green color, forming a dense mat and producing finger-like seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Fine blades with pointed tips, folded vernation in the bud, and a fringe of hairs representing the ligule.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun required, high drought tolerance once established, adapts to most well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization needed for optimal color.
Identified on 10/2/2026