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 through 10, with poor cold tolerance leading to winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Fine to medium texture, low-growing turf with a gray-green to bright green color, turning straw-brown during winter dormancy.
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades with pointed tips, folded in the bud, with a membranous ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and high drought tolerance once established; prefers well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance with moderate to heavy fertilization needs.
Identified on 10/11/2026