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 and wear tolerance, goes completely dormant in winter
About This Grass
Forms a fine-to-medium textured, low-growing carpet with a gray-green to bright green color, turning brown with frost
Blade Characteristics
Fine-to-medium width, flat with pointed tips, folded in the bud, with a membranous ligule and no auricles
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, high drought tolerance once established, adapts to most well-drained soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently during the growing season; high maintenance for optimal appearance
Identified on 10/2/2026