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, excellent heat tolerance, enters winter dormancy and turns brown under frost
About This Grass
Forms a low-growing, fine-to-medium textured mat reaching 2 to 6 inches, with grayish-green leaves and digitate spike seed heads
Blade Characteristics
Flat blades, pointed tips, smooth texture, grayish-green color, folded vernation, and a fringe of hairs for a ligule
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Aggressive, spreading via both stolons and rhizomes, forming a dense turf
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires full sun, moderate water with good drought tolerance, and adapts well to various well-drained soils
Mowing & Maintenance
Mow low at 0.5 to 1.5 inches frequently, high fertilizer needs, and moderate-to-high maintenance
Identified on 10/5/2026