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 to 10, with excellent heat tolerance and complete winter dormancy.
About This Grass
Forms a dense, low-growing mat reaching 2 to 6 inches, with grey-green to medium green color. Produces slender digitated seed heads at maturity.
Blade Characteristics
Fine to medium width, flat, pointed tips, folded vernation with a fringe of hairs for a ligule and no auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressively stoloniferous and rhizomatous, forms a dense, tight turf.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun and moderate watering with high drought tolerance, adapting well to various well-drained soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently; high maintenance with regular fertilization and dethatching required.
Identified on 9/30/2026